Teen dies after car flips over and lands in stream in horror road smash
A 14-year-old girl has died following a horror road smash.
The youngster – identified as Kirsten Duguid – passed away in hospital after the vehicle she had been travelling flipped on its roof and landed in a stream in Ellon, Aberdeenshire.
The vehicle was being driven by a 43-year-old man with another 12-year-old girl sitting in the back seat who suffered minor injuries but both have since been discharged.
It is understood that the man is the father of the girls, police said.
Emergency services were called to reports of a vehicle that had left the unclassified road near to the Mains of Arnage around 6.20pm on Friday night.
Officers in attendance assisted in removing both girls from the vehicle which was submerged in water.
A statement from the family said: “Kirsten was a much loved daughter, sister, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, cousin and niece.
“Her kindness, generosity and kind-hearted spirit touched many.
"Kirsten will be sorely missed and we would ask for time to grieve as a family.
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“Our deepest and heartfelt thanks go to all first responders and the medical staff at ARI.”
Speaking on the tragic teen, local Area Commander Chief Inspector Elaine Logue said: “This is a tragic incident which will touch the hearts of all those who knew Kirsten as well as the wider community.
"Our thoughts at this time are with Kirsten’s family.
“I would also like to acknowledge the efforts of the emergency services who attended at the scene – it is clear brave attempts were made to free the young girls from the vehicle.
“Members of the public also assisted at the scene and I would like to thank them sincerely for everything they did to help while faced with such tragic circumstances.
"Police Scotland will continue to provide support to those affected at this very sad and difficult time.
“Enquiries are ongoing and at an early stage and as always I would appeal to anyone with any information, or who saw the vehicle prior to the collision, to contact Police on 101.”
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