Motorcyclist dies following crash which closed A92 near Nigg Way for hours

A motorcyclist has died following a collision on the outskirts of Aberdeen which closed a major road for a number of hours.

The incident occured around 3.40pm on Friday on the southbound carriage of the A92 near to Nigg Way and involved a grey Nissan Qashqai and a black Honda 900 Fireblade motorcycle.

Emergency services attended the scene, however the 22-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead.

His next of kin have been made aware.

The driver of the Nissan, a 59-year-old man, was checked at the scene by the Scottish Ambulance Service but did not require hospital treatment.

The road was closed for crash investigation work to be carried out.

Sergeant Alexander Bowser-Riley said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died and our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

“Anyone who saw what happened or who has dash-cam footage that could help with our investigation is asked to get in touch.

“In particular we are keen to speak to anyone who may have been travelling on Anderson Drive in the half hour prior to the crash happening to contact us if they have footage or any other information.”

If you can assist please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2486 of Friday, September 22, 2023.