John Henry Anderson from Aberdeenshire was reputedly among legendary Harry Houdini's inspirations.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the incident near Potarch on Monday morning.
Robert McGhee, 24, died after his car hit a tree near to Ardmore Wood in Aberdeenshire on Monday.
One couple in their 80s say they feel "completely abandoned" as they enter their fifth day without power.
The crash happened on the B993 Torphins to Kincardine O'Neil road on Monday night.