Man, 21, dies after car crashes on Aberdeenshire road

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A front view of a Police Scotland patrol vehicle

Police Scotland said the man was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash near the village of Tarland on Friday evening.

A 21-year-old man has died after the car in which he was a passenger crashed in Aberdeenshire, Police Scotland have said.

The black Toyota Yaris crashed on the B9119 road around two miles east of the village of Tarland at about 6.25pm on Friday.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.

The 26-year-old female driver and two other passengers, both aged 22, were all taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where they were later discharged.

Police thanked members of the public who helped at the scene following the crash.

Sergeant Sarah Ritchie said: “I would like to thank the members of the public that stopped to help at the scene.

“Inquiries are at an early stage and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the crash, or has any information that may assist, to contact us.

“I’d also ask drivers with dash-cams who were in the area around the time to review their footage for any images that could assist with our investigation.”

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2985 of Friday November 6.

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