Officers are appealing for information as part of an ongoing investigation into a fatal crash on the A90.
The one-car crash involved a silver Ford Focus and took place on the A90 Stonehaven to Dundee road, near the B974 Fettercairn junction, at around 6.10am this morning.
The male driver died at the scene.
The road was reopened at around 1.10pm to allow for investigations to take place.
Police have thanked motorists for their patience during this time.
Sergeant Peter Henderson, of the Road Policing Unit, said: “Our inquiries are at an early stage and I wish to thank those motorists who stopped and helped at the scene of this tragic incident.
“I appeal to any further witnesses who have not already spoken to police, or who may have dashcam footage of the crash, to contact us on 101 quoting incident 0548 of 20 July.”
Police launch appeal after man dies in crash on A90
