Police have named the 20-year-old man who tragically died on Christmas Eve in an Aberdeenshire crash.
Fraser Gibbon, from West Cairncake, Cuminestown died when a red Vauxhall Insignia car collided with his green mini-loader tractor on the B9170 near Cuminestown.
Sergeant Jon Barronsaid: “This is a harrowing incident that has very sadly resulted in the tragic loss of life.
“First and foremost, our thoughts at this particularly traumatic time are with Fraser’s family and friends.
“Detailed enquiries are under way in order to establish the full circumstances.
“I would like to take this opportunity to urge any potential witnesses to come forward and speak to us.
“In particular, the enquiry team are interested in speaking to anyone who witnessed the actual collision, anyone who saw either of the vehicles; a green mini-loader and red Vauxhall Insignia motor car, prior to the incident or who may have been driving in the immediate area around the time.”
Police name man, 20, who died in Christmas Eve Aberdeenshire crash