Police name man who died in A947 crash

Anthony Duncan, fondly known as Web, has been subject of various tributes over the weekend.

Published 14th Dec 2020

Police Scotland have confirmed the identity of a 62-year-old man who died following a road crash on the A947 on Friday, 11 December.

He was Anthony Duncan, from Turriff, known fondly as Web.

The incident happened around 8.50am on Friday on the A947 near Hattoncrook and involved four vehicles: a silver Ford Focus, a black Volkswagen Golf, a white Volkswagen Transporter and a white and green Mercedes truck.

Mr Duncan was pronounced dead at the scene. A 58-year-old man, a passenger of the VW Transporter, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries. The 24-year male driver of the silver Ford Focus was also taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

In a statement issued through Police Scotland, Mr Duncan's family said: "We are heartbroken that Web was tragically taken from us. He was a loving husband, devoted Dad, Granda, brother and friend. Web will be remembered for his selfless loving nature and will be sorely missed by all."

Road Policing Sergeant Alexander Bowser-Reilly said: "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Mr Duncan at this difficult time.

"Our investigation into the crash continues and I would urge anybody who was driving on the A947 on Friday morning and may have dash-cam footage or witnessed the incident to contact police on 101, quoting incident 0596 of 11 December."