Arnas MacKonis, 22, dies after A947 van crash in Aberdeenshire
Arnas MacKonis, 22, dies after A947 van crash

A 22-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash on the A947 near King Edward in Aberdeenshire. Arnas MacKonis, from the Turriff area, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries after the incident and later died.

Crash details

The crash happened around 5.30am on Monday, October 26, and involved a white Mercedes Sprinter van. The driver was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries, and later died on Thursday, October 29.

Police appeal

Sergeant Sarah Ritchie said: “Our thoughts are with Arnas’s family and friends at this tragic time. Our investigation into the crash remains ongoing and we continue to ask for anyone who was in the area around the time of the crash, and may have dash-cam footage, to contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0380 of Monday, 26 October, 2026.