Cyclist dies in hospital following collision with lorry

Rikki Gault died in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he was taken after the crash on Friday.

Cyclist dies in hospital following collision with lorry

A cyclist has died in hospital following a collision with a lorry in Aberdeenshire.

Rikki Gault was pronounced dead at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he was taken after the incident that took place in Banff on Friday.

The 30-year-old was on his bicycle when it collided with a lorry on Low Street at around 2.20pm.

Rikki’s family have requested privacy at this time however wished it known that “Rikki lived life to the full and will be sorely missed”.

A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Low Street was closed for around eight hours to allow for collision investigation work.

Police have asked anyone who witnessed the crash or seen either the lorry or the cyclist prior to the crash is asked to contact them on 101.

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