A 21-year-old man has lost his life following a single-vehicle collision in Aberdeenshire on Friday evening. According to BBC News, the crash involved a black Toyota Yaris on the B9119, approximately two miles east of Tarland, at around 18:25.
The young man, who was travelling as a passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. The 26-year-old woman operating the car and two additional passengers, each aged 22, were transported to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment but were subsequently released.
Authorities closed the road to enable police officers to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the collision. Sgt Sarah Ritchie acknowledged the swift response from bystanders who provided assistance at the location.
What police are asking for
Investigators are still in the early phases of their inquiry and are seeking information from anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant details that could aid the investigation.
"I would like to thank the members of the public that stopped to help at the scene,"Sgt Ritchie stated. The sergeant also made a specific request to drivers equipped with dashcams who were travelling in the vicinity at the time of the crash to examine their recordings for any footage that might contribute to the police investigation.
Key Facts
- The collision occurred on the B9119 near Tarland in Aberdeenshire on Friday at approximately 18:25
- A 21-year-old passenger died at the scene; the 26-year-old driver and two 22-year-old passengers were hospitalised and discharged
- Police have appealed for witness accounts and dashcam footage to support their ongoing investigation
