A man dies following collision involving stolen car

The incident happened around 6.25pm on Thursday December 30 at the junction of Hilton Drive and Hilton Avenue in Aberdeen.

The 42-year-old driver of a white Dacia Sandero was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he later died from his injuries. 

The other car, a silver Volkswagen Golf, is understood to have been stolen prior to the crash. The two male occupants fled the scene on foot before officers arrived.

Sergeant Steve Manson from the North East Road Policing Unit said: "Tragically, this collision has resulted in the death of the male driver of the Sandero and our condolences are with his family at this time.

"A family have been left devastated by this incident and this is compounded by the driver leaving the scene of the incident.  The vehicle involved had been stolen a short time earlier and we are urgently trying to trace the driver.

"If anyone who has knowledge of the occupants, or who was within the Golf at the time of the collision, then please do the right thing and contact us immediately.

"Similarly, we ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash cam footage of the incident or vehicles prior to the collision, to come forward.

"Those with information can contact the Road Policing Unit via 101, quoting reference number 2559 of 30 December 2021. Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."