Investigation into fatal crash outside church in Balmedie

Road Policing officers in Aberdeenshire are carrying out enquiries into a fatal crash within the car park of a church in Balmedie.

The incident took place on Eigie Road, around 7.45pm on Wednesday, 15 May, 2024. It involved a Land Rover and a one-year-old female child.

The child was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, however was sadly pronounced dead a short time later. The 40-year-old man driving the car was uninjured.

Inspector Scott Deans, from Roads Policing, said: “At this time, our thoughts are with the family of the deceased, along with everyone else affected by this tragic incident.

“Our investigation into the circumstances remain ongoing and we’d like to thank the wider Balmedie community for their patience and understanding as officers carry out their enquiries in the area.

“Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident 3390 of 15 May, 2024.”