The 79-year-old man was driving a red Volkswagen Golf car when he was involved in a three vehicle collision at about 12pm this afternoon on the A92 Arbroath to Montrose road.
Police have confirmed that the man died at the scene.
The 47-year-old woman driver of a blue Mercedes Sprinter Van sustained serious injuries and the front male passenger suffered minor injuries.
The 50-year-old male driver of Ford Ranger pick-up also suffered minor injuries in the collision and all were taken to Ninewells Hospital by ambulance for treatment.
The road is currently still closed, however it is expected to re-open later this evening.
A report on the circumstances of the incident will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course. Anyone who was in the area before or at the time of the collision and has any information that could assist officers with their enquiries, should contact Police Scotland on 101.
