Man named following fatal crash in Newmachar
A pedestrian who died following a crash in Newmachar has been named.
He was 28-year-old Calum Rae from the Inverurie area.
The incident happened around 1am on Thursday, 31 August, 2023, on the A947 Oldmeldrum Road, Newmachar.
Calum was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection and released pending further enquiries.
Enquiries into the crash are ongoing and officers are appealing for information.
Sergeant Sarah Ritchie said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Calum at this difficult time and his family have asked that their privacy is respected.
“I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash and who hasn’t already spoken to officers to please get in touch.
“I am also appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time and who may have any dashcam footage which could assist us to get make contact.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0148 of 31 August, 2023.
