Woman, 79, dies in hospital ten days after two-car crash

Officers were called to the scene of the crash near Gourdon around 11.45am on December 9.

Woman, 79, dies in hospital ten days after two-car crash on A92  near GourdonPolice Scotland

A 79-year-old woman who died following a two-car crash on the A92 in Aberdeenshire has been named.

Officers were called to the crash, which involved a a blue Ford Focus and a black Kia Ceed, around 11.45am on Monday, December 9 around one mile south of Gourdon.

Wilma Porter from Montrose, the driver of the Kia, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment where she died on Thursday, December 19.

Her family, issuing a statement via Police Scotland, said: “We would like to thank the emergency services, along with all the staff in A&E, ICU and HDU on their continued efforts throughout this difficult time.

“We ask that you please respect our privacy during this period.”

Sergeant Pete Henderson said: “Our thoughts are with Wilma’s family and friends and those affected by the crash at this difficult time.

“Enquiries into the crash are ongoing and we ask anyone with information, who has yet to come forward, to contact us on 101, quoting incident 1110 of December 9, 2024.”

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