Home   News   Article

Police launch an appeal after cyclist's death at Kirton of Skene


By David Porter

Register for free to read more of the latest local news. It's easy and will only take a moment.



Click here to sign up to our free newsletters!

Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a 35-year-old man who had been cycling on the B9126 , Kirkton of Skene, on Sunday

Around 2.40pm the man was cycling on the B9126, Kirkton of Skene to Lyne of Skene Road when he came off his bike and onto the side of the road.

Members of the public stopped to assist and paramedics attended but the man died at the scene.

Inspector Lorraine Mackie, North East Road Policing Unit, said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died.

"Enquiries are ongoing to establish why the man came off his bike and so we are keen to speak to anyone who may have been on that road between 2pm and 3pm yesterday and who may have information or dash cam footage.

"In particular, we are keen to trace the driver of a dark coloured 4 x 4 vehicle which was travelling north at the time as their information may be of assistance to our investigation."

Details can be passed to Police Scotland via 101 quoting reference number 2053 of September 12, 2021.


Do you want to respond to this article? If so, click here to submit your thoughts and they may be published in print.



This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More