Family 'devastated' after 'deeply loved' teenage motorcyclist dies in crash

The "devastated" family of a 17-year-old motorcyclist who died following a crash in Aberdeenshire have paid tribute to the "deeply loved" teenager.

Kayden Thompson was travelling on the Macduff to Fraserburgh B9031 road when the single-vehicle crash happened near Pennan at about 5.30pm on Monday.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a statement issued via Police Scotland, his family said: "We are devastated at the loss of our deeply loved son, brother, grandson and nephew, Kayden.

"He will be missed by all who knew him, especially family.

"Kayden, also known as Kayda and K: forever 17 and forever Dawn and Alan's little boy."

Police are continuing investigations into the crash, which involved a black Honda CB500.

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Sergeant Pete Henderson said: "Our thoughts are with Kayden's family and friends at this very difficult time.

"Our inquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of what happened."

Sky News

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