A young man who tragically died in a car crash in Milngavie has been named by police.

Ryan Wheeler, 21, from Maryhill, was a passenger in the rear of a Skoda Superb which collided with an Audi A4 and a Ford Tourneo Classic on Auchenhowie Road on Sunday night.

Ryan's family have asked for privacy. 

Glasgow Times:

Some tributes have already poured in on social media for Ryan, with one person writing: "Rest easy Ryan! One of a kind... you will surely be missed."

Another said: "Forever 21 brother, love you, brother."

One wrote: "Rest easy big guy... love you bro fly high."

READ MORE: Man, 21, dies in three-car crash

Meanwhile, the other occupants of the Skoda have been left with serious injuries.

A 16-year-old girl who was also sitting in the back seat is fighting for her life at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, while the 19-year-old male driver was also taken to hospital. 

A further two male passengers from the car, aged 23 and 17, sustained minor injuries. 

The 65-year-old female driver of the Audi and her 82-year-old male passenger were uninjured. 

The driver of the Ford Tourneo, aged 38, and his passengers aged 30, 29 and 31 were uninjured. 

READ MORE: Charity closing its Glasgow shop and warehouse amid rising costs

The driver of the Skoda and his two male passengers have been arrested following the crash.

Police enquiries into the incident are ongoing with officers now appealing for witnesses.

Constable Martin Alexander said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Ryan.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage from Auchenhowie Road from around the time of the crash.

"Information can be passed to police via 101. Please quote reference number 3566 of Sunday, February 26, 2023, when calling.”