The trial of a policeman accused of driving dangerously and crashing into a pedestrian is likely to be delayed again.
Allan Masson was due to go on trial at Aberdeen Sheriff Court in September following a crash on March 21, 2013 which left Joseph Leghorn severely injured.
But the case was adjourned because a defence expert was unavailable to give evidence and new dates were set for this month.
Yesterday, the court heard that Masson’s agents were still not prepared for trial, and that it was unlikely they would be ready to proceed with the case on January 29.
Fiscal depute Karen Dow asked for another intermediate hearing to be held later this month to allow the defence to make progress in the hope the trial can go ahead as scheduled at the end of the month.
The case will call again on January 19.
Constable Masson was the sole occupant of a police car which was involved in the incident on March 21, 2013.
He denies driving dangerously on the road from Chapel of Garioch to Newton of Balquhain when it was cold and icy.
The 42-year-old is accused of driving at excessive speeds for the conditions, causing his car to hit Mr Leghorn, a wall and a tractor.
Trial further deferred for policeman accused of dangerous driving
