A police officer has gone on trial accused of driving dangerously and colliding with a pedestrian.
Allan Masson has appeared in the dock at Aberdeen Sheriff Court this morning following a crash on March 21, 2013 which left Joseph Leghorn severely injured.
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.
Police officer on trial accused of knocking over pedestrian in Aberdeenshire
