Carluke biker dies in crash near Moffat
Last updated 21st Sep 2020
A motorcyclist who died in a crash on the road between Dumfries and Edinburgh has been named by police.
The incident happened at around 5.50pm on Friday on the A701 near Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway.
Alexander Carson, known as Lex, was driving the red and black motorcycle which was involved in the crash.
Emergency services attended and the 64-year-old, from Carluke, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sergeant Billy Broatch said: "Our thoughts remain with Mr Carson's family at this sad time. I would ask that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.
"Our investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information that could assist with our inquiries to get in touch.
"Anyone with any information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 3023 of 18 September 2020.''
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