The mother of a woman who died when she was hit by a lorry on one of Aberdeen’s busiest roads has paid tribute to her “beloved” daughter.
Karen Gillanders was walking in King Street on Monday morning when she was struck by the white truck near a pedestrian crossing.
The 41-year-old had been on her way to volunteer at a charity shop when the accident happened.
Speaking on behalf of the family, her mother Elizabeth, said: “Karen was a beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, auntie, niece and cousin.
“She was a kind, caring and gentle person who was always well-dressed and girly by nature.”
She said her daughter had been volunteering at the Marie Curie charity shop at Chapel Street for the last few years – something she “enjoyed very much”.
“She was much loved by family, friends and everyone who knew her,” she added.
Police have appealed for witnesses to the collision, which happened at around 9.10am on Monday morning and involved a white Volvo articulated lorry.
Road policing inspector Ian Kirkwood said: “We are keen to trace a male who may have witnessed the collision and who was crossing from the east pavement to the west pavement immediately prior to it.
“He was wearing a dark coloured, short-sleeved T-shirt and dark trousers, a rucksack and carrying a jacket in his right hand.
“We are also looking to speak to a female who was walking towards the pedestrian crossing on the west pavement around the time of the collision. She is described as wearing dark clothing and possibly carrying a small white bag.”
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101.