Woman, 61, killed in crash with van named
Police have named a woman who died in a crash between a car and a van in Aberdeenshire.
Maureen Davidson, from Mintlaw, was killed in the incident involving her Audi Q5 and a Ford Transit on the A98 near Craigmaud at about 17:00 on Tuesday 1 April.
The 61-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, while three men in the van were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.
The road was closed for about 10 hours to allow initial investigations to take place before it reopened at about 01:00 on Wednesday.
Sgt Dave Cooper said: "Our thoughts are with Maureen's family during this incredibly difficult time."
Sgt Cooper appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or was travelling on the A98 around the time of the crash to contact them, particularly if they had dash-cam footage.
Woman, 61, killed in crash with van in Aberdeenshire
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