A 21-year-old man who died in a car crash in Aberdeenshire has been named locally as Krzysztof Platt.
Krzysztof Platt was a passenger in a black Toyota Yaris which crashed on the B9119, around two miles east of Tarland, at about 6.30pm on Friday, November 6. Despite the efforts of emergency services and members of the public who stopped to help, he died at the scene.
Driver and passengers taken to hospital
The 26-year-old female driver and two other passengers, both aged 22, were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment. They were later discharged from hospital.
Krzysztof is survived by his dad and younger sister, having lost his mum when he was a boy.
Tributes from family
His dad Grzegorz led tributes on social media. Grzegorz wrote on Facebook: "My whole family would like to sincerely thank everyone for the condolences, support, warm words and expressions of sympathy during this extremely difficult time for us. Thank you for every message, phone call and for keeping Krzysztof in your thoughts. It really means a lot to us. I will inform you all when the funeral will be. You will remain forever in my heart, my beloved son."
Mariya Kalinowska, another relative, wrote: "Krzysztof was clever, kind and generous. He had beautiful dreams for his future and beliefs he held close to his heart. He lost his mum when he was young, and it breaks our hearts that he's joined her in heaven so soon. He leaves behind his little sister and his dad, who are grieving a loss no family should have to face. Fly high, my boy. 21 forever."
Fundraiser for funeral and memorial
A GoFundMe page has been set up to cover funeral costs and a memorial bench, which has so far raised more than £2,000.
Mariya added: "Krzysztof wished to be cremated, just as his mum was, and to have his ashes scattered at sea. We'd love to honour his wishes and put a small memorial bench by the beach, somewhere his family and friends can sit, look out at the water, and tell him all the little things we wish we could still tell him. And please, drive safely and buckle up every single time, wherever you're sitting and however short the journey."
Police appeal for witnesses
The road was closed to allow officers to carry out crash investigation enquiries. Road policing officers are appealing for witnesses as they work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
Sergeant Sarah Ritchie said: "I would like to thank the members of the public that stopped to help at the scene. Enquiries are at an early stage, and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the crash, or has any information that may assist, to contact us. I'd also ask drivers with dash-cams, who were in the area around the time, to review their footage for any images that could assist with our investigation."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2985 of Friday, November 6, 2026.
