Woman, 52, dies in hospital six days after being hit by car in Aberdeenshire

A woman, 52, has died in hospital six days after being hit by a car in Aberdeenshire.

Tracey Ann Giles was seriously injured after being involved in the crash near Crathes on Sunday 24 March.

Ms Giles, from the Aboyne area, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with life-threatening injuries, but died on Saturday.

Her sister said in a statement released through Police Scotland she will be "missed by everyone who knew her".

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 the get defibrillator for her and to the medical staff who have showed 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.”

Enquiries continuing

Emergency services were called to the A93 Aberdeen to Braemar road at around 7.20pm.

The road was closed for around five and a half hours to allow for an investigation at the scene.

No one else was injured.

Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information 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 circumstanced 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, 24 March, 2024.”