A father killed in a motorcycle crash lost his partner in a bike accident last year.
Eion MacDonald, 38, died when his Triumph was involved in a collision with a car on the A92 in Aberdeenshire on Sunday.
The crash happened north of St Cyrus at about 7pm.
A family statement released by police said: "It is with great sadness that this has happened to our family unit, something that would be tragic for any family to bear.
"Eion was a valued family member who will be sadly missed by all. He loved life and his children, we will never forget him.
"This is all the more tragic for us as Eion's partner was killed in a motorcycle accident in February 2014.
"We ask that we are given peace to grieve together as a family in this difficult time."
Mr MacDonald, who lived in the St Cyrus area, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.
The 57-year-old driver of the Seat Alhambra was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Police Scotland is asking for anyone who witnessed the crash to contact them on 101.
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