Scooter rider injured in road crash
A teenager is in hospital after a crash involving a scooter and a car in Aberdeenshire.
Police Scotland said the 19-year-old was riding a black Honda motor scooter on the B994 Kintore to Kemnay road near Upper Cottown when the collision happened at around 5.40pm on Saturday.
He was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where his condition is described as serious.
Police are investigating a two vehicle collision that occurred on the B994 Kintore -Kemnay road , Aberdeenshire, about 1740 hrs Sat 20 Oct 18. The collision involved a black Seat Leon and a black Honda scooter. Witnesses phone Police 101 or Crimestoppers0800555111. Inc No.3000
— NorthEastPolice (@NorthEPolice) October 20, 2018
The occupants of the black Seat Leon suffered minor injuries.
Sergeant Peter Henderson said: “Our thoughts at this time are with those involved and their families.
“An investigation into the collision is under way and we have already spoken to a number of witnesses.
“In order to help establish the cause of the collision I would urge anyone who saw either vehicle prior to the collision or the collision itself and who has not already come forward to get in touch.”