Family 'forever grateful' for those who helped woman who died in hospital after crash in Aberdeenshire

The family of a pedestrian who died in hospital following a serious road crash on the A93 in Aberdeenshire are “trying to come to terms with what has happened” after the incident.

At around 7.20pm on Sunday March 24, a crash involving a white Renault Twingo and 52-year-old Tracey Ann Giles, from Aboyne, occurred near Milton of Crathes.

Ms Giles was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with life-threatening injuries and died in hospital on Saturday, March 30.

Her sister said she “will be missed by everyone who knew her” and thanked those who helped her in a statement.

She said: “Tracey will be much missed by everyone who knew her. We would like to thank everyone who was there on the night and helped Tracey.

“We are forever grateful to whoever went to get the defibrillator for her and to the medical staff who have shown compassion and kindness in caring for Tracey and looking after me during this difficult time.

“We are still trying to come to terms with what has happened and we are asking for privacy at this time.”

No one else was injured as a result of the crash.

Police, who are working to establish the full circumstances, have asked anyone who has not already spoken to officers to come forward.

Road Policing Sergeant Peter Henderson said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who has died and everyone involved at what is a very difficult time for them.

“Enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances and anyone who has not already spoken to officers and who can assist is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2979 of Sunday, March 24, 2024.”