A cyclist has died following a collision in Aberdeenshire.
Rikki Gault, 30, was involved in a collision involving a lorry on Low Street, Banff, at 2.20pm.
Mr Gault, from Aberdeenshire, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries, but has since died.
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Mr Gault’s family have requested privacy at this time, however wished it known that “Rikki lived life to the full and will be sorely missed”.
A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Low Street was closed for around eight hours to allow for collision investigation work.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has seen either the lorry or the cyclist prior to the crash is asked to contact police on 101.
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