A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash on a road near Kirriemuir.
The incident took place at around 8.30am on Saturday on the B955 between Kirriemuir and Cortachy.
Shortly afterwards, police sealed off the stretch just north of Caddam Wood, between the turnings to Kintyrie and Auchlishie Farm.
At least four police vehicles were still on the scene at 1pm on Saturday.
Officers were inspecting a blue 4×4 car parked on the road.
Man taken to Ninewells after crash near Kirriemuir
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.30am on Saturday, 16 December, 2023, we were called to a report of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on the B955 between Kirriemuir and Cortachy.
“Emergency services attended and a 35-year-old man, the pedestrian, was taken by ambulance to Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, for treatment to serious injuries.
“The driver of the car was not injured.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
Road remained closed while police investigated car
An eyewitness described the police’s continuing investigation as the road remained closed.
They said: “In the middle of the closed section is a blue car that police officers are concentrating on.
“The car is empty but has its lights on.
“Police are opening the doors and looking inside.
“There is a scenes of crime officer here and they are taking photographs.
“The car isn’t crashed – it’s just sitting in the middle of the road.
“It’s very odd.”
The road is rural but is the main connection between Kirriemuir and Glens Clova and Prosen.
Motorists had to divert their journeys.
