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Man, 19, charged in connection with road crash that killed pedestrian, 68

A teenager will appear in court (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Wire)

A 19-year-old man has been charged with road traffic offences following a crash that led to the death of a man aged 68.

On March 6 2024 at around 7.20pm, 68-year-old pedestrian Thomas Pates was struck by a Volkswagen Golf car on Seafield Road, Aberdeen.

He was taken to Aberdeen Royal infirmary, where he died later on Monday March 25.

The 19-year-old driver of the Golf has been arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences.

He is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court in due course.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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