Woman, 55, killed in motorbike crash ‘greatly missed’

A 55-year-old woman has died in hospital two weeks after the motorbike she was a passenger on was involved in a crash.

Vineta Lozenberga, of Banchory, Aberdeenshire, died on Tuesday at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Ms Lozenberga was injured in a crash on the A93 Aboyne to Banchory road near Bridge of Canny on Sunday August 4.

The collision took place at around 3pm and involved a black Triumph Rocket motorbike and a Nissan Qashqai car.

The 43-year-old male motorcycle rider was also taken to hospital for treatment.

In a statement released through Police Scotland, the family paid tribute to Ms Lozenberga.

They said: “With a heavy heart we are sad to announce the passing of our mum, Vineta Lozenberga.

“Sadly she passed away surrounded by her loved ones. She will be greatly missed by her daughters and grandchildren.

“We would like to thank Aberdeen Royal Infirmary intensive care unit for taking a great care of our mum.”

Inspector Lorraine Mackie of Police Scotland added: “Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who has died and everyone involved.

“Our inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances and anyone who can assist with our investigation who has not already spoken to officers is asked to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2127 of Sunday August 4.