Man who died in B993 crash in Aberdeenshire named

A man who died after a single vehicle collision on the B993 in Aberdeenshire has been named by police as Robert McGhee, 24, from the Ballater area.

Mr McGhee was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision which involved a black Audi S3 car and happened on the Torphins to Kincardine O’Neil road about 9pm on Monday, 29 November, 2021,

Robert’s family has released a statement though Police Scotland.

They said: “It’s with great sadness that at only 24, Robert (Bert) was taken from us.  A loving son, fiancé, grandson & nephew, his big blue eyes & long eyelashes melted everyone. 

“He was the most helpful, hardworking, caring, polite young man with the biggest of hearts you could ever meet.  The world has lost a treasure that can never be replaced.  You will be in our hearts for ever more.”

North East-based Road Policing Sergeant Chris Smith, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Robert at this time.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the collision and I would urge anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the vehicle prior to the incident that has not already spoken to the Police to come forward.

“In particular, we are keen to trace the driver of a green coloured 4x4 described as a jeep who is believed to have stopped at the scene and their information may be of assistance to our investigation.”

Details can be passed to Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 3433 of 29 November, 2021.