A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a three-vehicle crash in Aberdeenshire.
Emergency services were called to a report of a collision on the B977 at Banchory at around 2.05pm on Tuesday.
Police said a 35-year-old man riding a Triumph motorbike was taken to hospital where he later died.
Officers said that the people in the other vehicles, a Seat Ibiza car and a Citroen Berlingo van, were not injured.
The road was closed for investigations after the collision and re-opened at around 10pm.
Police are appealing for witnesses who may have any further information about the crash.
Sergeant Alexander Bowser-Riley said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died and our inquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.
“I am appealing for anyone who saw the crash and who hasn’t already spoken to officers to get in touch.
“I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dash-cam footage which could assist to contact us.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1778 of March 25.
