Teenager killed by car on A9 at Invergordon A TEENAGE girl has died in hospital after being struck by a car on the A9 near Invergordon. The teenage pedestrian, who has still to be named, died in Raigmore Hospital in Inverness after being hit by a car on the main Inverness to Thurso road, close to the Shandwick Inn at Kildary around 5.30pm on Wednesday. A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "The teenage female pedestrian involved in the collision on the A9 near the Shandwick Inn shortly before 5.30pm on Wednesday has died as a result of her injuries. No further details will be disclosed until all family are aware. He added: "Police would like to hear from anyone who may have any information in relation to the collision and are asked to contact Police Scotland on 101." The busy route was closed in both directions for several hours while officers from the force's Road Policing Unit carried out a detailed examination of the scene.