Motorcyclist, 17, killed in Aberdeenshire crash that closed road for six hours
The road was closed for six hours following the fatal crash on Monday
A 17-year-old motorcyclist has died in a crash in Aberdeenshire.
The one-vehicle collision happened on the B9031 Macduff to Fraserburgh road at around 5.30pm on Monday.
The teenage boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are appealing for information about the incident, which involved a black Honda CB500 motorcycle and happened west of the junction for Pennan.
Sergeant Peter Henderson, of the north-east road policing unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young male who died in this incident.
“Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we would urge anyone who believes they may have witnessed anything of note to get in touch.
“We would also be keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage from the area.
“Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 2462 of August 24.”
The road was closed for around six hours for investigations following the crash and has since reopened.