Pensioner killed in Aberdeen crash named

An 85 year old woman who died following a collision at Provost Fraser Drive in Aberdeen yesterday has been named.

Margaret Davidson from Mastrick had been driving a blue Vauxhall Corsa which was involved in a collision with a silver Vauxhall Astra before leaving the road and hitting a tree just before 12.00pm.

Officers are appealing to anyone who saw either of the vehicles prior to the collision to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 1132 of 5/12.

Road Policing Sergeant Rob Warnock said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who has sadly died at this time.

"The road has now reopened we would like to thank members of the public for their patience while the road was closed to allow for collision investigation.

"We would appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information to get in touch with us."

The next of kin of the woman involved have been informed. No one else was injured.