Police name man killed in A947 crash

The incident happened on Wednesday evening near Oldmeldrum, when a car collided with a lorry.

Author: Lewis MichiePublished 30th Jul 2021

Police Scotland has confirmed the name of the man who died following a crash on the A947 Aberdeen to Banff road near Oldmeldrum on Wednesday, 28 July.

He was Andrew MacLurg, 25, from the Oldmeldrum area who was driving his blue Audi motor car when it was involved in a collision with a white articulated lorry.

Sergeant Scott Deans of the Road Policing Unit said: "Our thoughts remain with Andrew’s family at this difficult time for them and our enquiries into the circumstances of the collision continue.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone with relevant dash cam footage who has not yet contacted officers, to please call officers via 101, quoting reference number 2425 of Wednesday, 28 July, 2021."

The family do not wish to provide a statement or photograph and have requested their right to privacy at this time is respected.

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