A 20 year old man has been charged in connection with a fatal road accident in Aberdeenshire.
The crash happened on the A981 Memsie to Strichen Road on Sunday, killing 19-year-old Laura Thomas from Rosehearty in Fraserburgh.
Grampian Police are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to the two vehicle collision to come forward. It involved a silver Renault Megane and black Ford Ka approximately one and a half miles south of Memsie.
Sergeant Chris Whelan from Grampian Police's Road Policing Unit, who is investigating the crash, said: "This crash is tragic with a young woman losing her life and four other young adults suffering serious injuries.
"Our investigation into the collision is continuing and we would like to speak to anyone who may have seen either car being driven around midnight on Saturday in the Memsie - Strichen area."
He added: "I am also aware that several people being carried in a taxi provided vital help at the crash scene and I am particularly keen to speak to them as soon as possible."
Anyone who has information in connection with the crash is asked to contact Grampian Police on 0845 6005700.
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