Death of motorcyclist (61) on A837 Loch Assynt road sparks police public appeal

Road policing officers are appealing for information following the fatal crash on the A837 near Loch Assynt.

The incident happened around 11.05am yesterday (Wednesday) and involved two motorcycles, a black BMW GS1250 and a black Honda VFR.

Emergency services attended and the rider of the BMW GS1250, a 61-year-old man, died at the scene. The rider of the Honda VFR, a 60-year-old man, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment to serious injuries.

The road was closed to allow for collision investigation work to take place.

Sergeant Calum MacAulay said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died, as well as all those involved in this incident.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are keen to speak to anyone with information that can assist.

“In particular, if you have dash-cam that could help with our investigation then please get in touch via 101, quoting incident number 1207 of Wednesday, 22 May, 2024.”

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