Tributes for 'loving' grandfather who died in Aberdeenshire crash

Tributes are being paid to a pensioner who was killed in a car crash on the A90 in Aberdeenshire.

Eric Douglas – from Stonehaven - was the driver of a white Kia Rio vehicle which was involved in the collision on Friday, 10th January near Lumgair.

The 80-year-old’s family released a statement through Police Scotland, they said:

“Eric was a loving father, grandfather and friend to many who was well known in the local community.

“We are deeply saddened by his death and he will be greatly missed.

“As a family we respectfully ask for privacy at this difficult time.

“Enquiries are ongoing into the cause of the crash and police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident and haven't yet spoken to them to contact them on 101.”

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