Man, 21, dies in single-vehicle crash in Aberdeenshire

A 21-year-old man has died after a single-vehicle crash in Aberdeenshire.

The incident occurred at around 6.25pm on Friday, November 6 on the B9119, around two miles east of Tarland and involved a black Toyota Yaris.

The man, who was a passenger in the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. The 26-year-old female driver and two other passengers, both aged 22, were conveyed to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where they were later discharged.

The road was closed to allow officers to carry out crash investigation enquiries.

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

“Enquiries 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 is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2985 of Friday, November 6, 2026.