Woman dies following road traffic crash on A97 in Aberdeenshire

A woman has died following a road traffic crash on the A97 in Aberdeenshire.

Moira McLeod’s red Dacia Sandero collided with a white Peugeot Boxer van at around 9am on Friday, 29 October, 2021 on the A97  crossroad junction at Mill of Brydock, Alvah near Banff.

The 81-year-old from Banff was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary by ambulance but died at 1pm yesterday (Tuesday, 2 November,2021).

Sergeant Chris Smith, of the North East Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts remain with Moira’s family and friends at this difficult time.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash and we are keen to speak to anyone who was driving at, or near, the location who has not already been spoken to by an officer.

“Anyone who can help our enquiries can call 101, quoting Incident 734 of 29 October.”