Man in critical condition after Elgin crash

The 55 year old was transferred to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after the incident on Saturday night

Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward
Author: Molly TulettPublished 10th Dec 2023

A man is in critical condition after a serious crash in New Elgin last night.

Emergency services were called to North Street at 8.05pm on Saturday 9 December after an incident involving a red Fiat Punto and a pedestrian.

A 55 year old man was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin before being transferred to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he is in a critical but stable condition.

The road was closed for collision investigation and re-opened around ten to seven on Sunday morning.

Road policing officers are appealing for information about the incident.

Sergeant Eoin Maxwell said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances, and I’m appealing to anyone who may have seen anything that will help our investigation to contact us.

“We are also keen to speak with any other motorists who may have possible dashcam footage from the area around the time in question.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3303 of 9 December.

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