Cyclist dies after collision with lorry in Aberdeenshire
Rikki Gault was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary following the collision on Low Street in Banff.
Last updated 10th Aug 2020
A man has died after a road crash involving a lorry and a cyclist in the Banff area of Aberdeenshire.
Emergency services were called to the collision on Low Street on Friday August 7.
The 30-year-old cyclist has been named as Rikki Gault from Aberdeenshire - he was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries but has since died.
His family have asked for privacy, but want it known that “Rikki lived life to the full and will be sorely missed.”
A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Low Street was closed for around eight hours to allow for collision investigation work.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has seen either the lorry or the cyclist prior to the crash is asked to contact police on 101.
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