Pedestrian killed by learner driver
36 year old died after being hit by a car
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a learner driver who lost control. The 36-year-old man died from his injuries at the scene after being struck on the A93 at Bridge of Gairn, near Ballater, Aberdeenshire, at about 10.30am.
A spokesman for Police Scotland said: A grey Skoda Fabia motor car driven by a supervised learner driver lost control and struck a nearby 36-year-old male pedestrian.'' The road was closed for around four hours but has since reopened. Police said an investigation into the accident was under way and appealed for any witnesses to come forward.