Man found dead after car crash on unclassified Scots road as police launch appeal

A man has died following a one-car crash on an unclassified road in Aberdeenshire.

The fatal smash is believed to have happened between 11.15pm on Thursday and 6.30am on Friday on the unnamed road which extends between the A980 at Torphins to the B9119 at Tornaveen.

Emergency services attended on Friday morning and the 64-year-old male driver of the black Skoda Octavia estate car was pronounced dead at the scene.

READ MORE: Pensioner left 'partially blind' after horror fall on 'cracked' Glasgow road

READ MORE: Woman dies in Scots town crash after 'medical incident'

Sergeant Pete Henderson said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

“We would ask anyone who may have seen this vehicle to get in touch. We believe the car’s journey may have started in Edzell around 10.30pm on Thursday, November 28, and may have taken the route over the Cairn O’ Mount B974.

"If you have dash-cam footage that could assist with our investigation then please contact us.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0454 of Friday, 29 November, 2024.

Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.