Family 'heartbroken' after man dies in hospital following three-vehicle crash
A family has been left 'heartbroken' after a man died in hospital almost one month after a three-vehicle crash in Aberdeenshire.
The collision, involving a white Volkswagen Transporter, a white Kia Ceed and a red Seat Alhambra, occurred around 3.30pm on May 13 on the A982 South Road at Peterhead.
The driver of the Volkswagen, William John Horne, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries. The 67-year-old died in the hospital on Sunday.
The occupants of the other vehicles received treatment for non-serious injuries
William's family said: 'Our family is utterly heartbroken by the tragic loss of William John Horne.
'We want to give our sincere thanks to the first responder, police, paramedics and all the wonderful staff at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary ICU for their care and attention to William.'
An investigation into the collision is still ongoing.
Constable John Grant, of the North East Road Policing unit, said: 'Our thoughts are with William's family who have asked for privacy at this difficult time.
'Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and anyone with information who can assist and has not already spoken to officers is asked to get in touch.'
Those with information have been urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2279 of Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
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