A 55-year-old woman has died after the motorbike she was a passenger on was involved in a crash with a car.
Vineta Lozenberga, of Banchory, died on Tuesday at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Ms Lozenberga had been involved in a crash on the A93 Aboyne to Banchory road near Bridge of Canny on Sunday August 4.
The crash took place around 3pm involved a black Triumph Rocket motorbike and a Nissan Qashqai.
The 43-year-old male motorcycle rider was also taken to hospital for treatment.
In a statement released through Police Scotland, the family paid tribute to Ms Lozenberga.
They said: “With a heavy heart we are sad to announce the passing of our mum, Vineta Lozenberga.
“Sadly she passed away surrounded by her loved ones. She will be greatly missed by her daughters and grandchildren.
“We would like to thank Aberdeen Royal Infirmary intensive care unit for taking a great care of our mum.”
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Inspector Lorraine Mackie of Police Scotland added: “Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who has died and everyone involved.
“Our inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances and anyone who can assist with our investigation who has not already spoken to officers is asked to get in touch.”
If you can help please call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2127 of Sunday August 4.
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