A motorcyclist has died in hospital 10 days after a crash with another biker he was travelling with.
Mark McConnachie, 44, and a 48-year-old man were airlifted to hospital after crashing on the A93 near Coilacriech, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, on Sunday June 2.
Both men were part of a group of bikers travelling east-bound on the road when the two collided. Mr McConnachie, from the Broughty Ferry area of Tayside, died at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, police said.
The 48-year-old man sustained serious injuries but has since been released from hospital. Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the crash.
Sergeant David Pirie said: “This was a serious collision and sadly a man has now died as a result of the incident.
“Our thoughts are with Mr McConnachie’s family and friends at this very difficult time. We know that Mr McConnachie was travelling east on the A93 along with a group of several other motorcyclists when the incident occurred.
“Mr McConnachie was riding a red and silver Yamaha R1 motorcycle and the injured man, who was also part of the group, was riding a silver, black and orange Aprilia motorcycle.
“We are keen to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have seen the group of motorcyclists prior to it.”