Amy Gray died after a crash on the A8 Greenock Road in Port Glasgow yesterday morning.
Amy tragically passed(Image: GoFundMe)
A fundraiser set up by the brother-in-law of a “fantastic mother” who died alongside her dog in a crash in Port Glasgow has raised more than £19k in seven hours.
Amy Gray, 42, was crossing the east bound carriageway of the A8 on Greenock Road with her dog Reggie on Wednesday October 29 when they were struck by a Land Rover Sport at around 7.05am.
Both sadly died at the scene, despite emergency crews attending the area. The driver was not injured in the collision.
Amy’s family have been made aware of her death by Police Scotland. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Amy Gray (Image: Police Scotland)
A GoFundMe page has now been started by her sister Emma’s husband, Daniel Hagen, following her tragic passing and raised £19,291 at the time of writing.
Daniel thanked everyone for their kind words in a statement attached to the fundraiser. It read: “Hi everyone, my name is Daniel Hagen and my wife Emma lost her big sister Amy on Wednesday 29th October.
“I am sure everyone has heard the news and judging by all the comments online and in person, she was loved as much by all of you, as she was by all of us.
“I’m hoping for help with fundraising for her partner David and all the kids she has left behind, Bethany, Harrison, Ava, Torin and Lucy.
“Amy was the most fun, bubbly, happy woman I’ve ever known and I know everyone will miss her crazy laugh as much as we do.
“Please, please share this around as much as you can and help us take care of Amy’s family. Thank you.”
To donate to the GoFundMe, visit https://gofund.me/6ba326f2a.
Tributes for the mum flew in on social media yesterday. Stephanie Minton wrote: “Absolutely gutted to hear this, RIP Amy. Thinking of her kids and the rest of her family and friends.”
Alana Robertson said: “Absolutely heartbroken, I can’t get her poor kids and family out my mind. You were such a beautiful person inside and out xx.”
Francesca McBryde continued: “Devastated. What a woman, a fantastic mother and a loving partner taken far too soon. I will miss our conversations and neighbourly walks, Amy. Thoughts and prayers are with David, the kids, Emma and Daniel and all the family at this very very sad time xxx.”
Jen Marshall added: “Heartbreaking. Amy had the brightest smile. Thoughts and prayers to your babies and family.”
Amy tragically passed(Image: GoFundMe)
Sergeant Patrick McWilliams, Police Scotland Road Policing, said: “We have specialist officers with Mrs Gray’s family at this extremely difficult time.
“I’d ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or who have dashcam footage of the incident, to contact police.”
A spokesperson for the force added: “A 42-year-old woman and her dog have died in a collision on the A8, Greenock Road, Port Glasgow.
“Around 7.05am on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, Amy Gray from Port Glasgow, and her dog Reggie were struck by a Land Rover Sport as they crossed the east bound carriageway of Greenock Road.
“Emergency services attended but both died at the scene. Their family is aware. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
“The driver of the Land Rover was not injured.
“Details cane be passed to police via 101. Please quote incident 0401 of Wednesday, 29 October 2025 when calling.
“The A8 Greenock Road is now open.”
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