Family and colleagues pay tribute after death of North East recovery driver
68-year-old Robert Garvock was killed when his vehicle overturned near Udny
Police Scotland have named the man who died in a recovery vehicle accident in Aberdeenshire at the weekend as Robert Garvock of the Longside area.
The 68-year-old's truck fell over as he tried to lift a van from a ditch at the side of the B999 near Udny early on Saturday morning.
Detective Inspector Norman Stevenson said: “Our thoughts are with Mr Garvock’s family at this very sad time.
“Our enquiries are still ongoing to establish the full set of circumstances surrounding this tragic incident and we are working closely with the Health and Safety Executive.
"We have spoken to several people already as part of our enquiries however I would still be keen to speak to the driver of a white Ford Transit van who I believe was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident on Saturday morning. I would ask that if you see this appeal and recognise yourself as the driver to please get in touch as soon as possible on 101 quoting ref. no. 0547 of Oct 27."
Mr Garvock’s family said : "Robert was well-respected by his colleagues and loved by his family. We are extremely grateful for all the support that has been shown to us by members of the public at this very sad and difficult time.
"We would ask that our privacy is respected as we come to terms with our loss."