Man dies in motorbike crash in Port Glasgow

It happened on the B788 Kilmacolm Road around 12.35pm on Friday.

Published 4th Sep 2021

A man's died in a motorbike crash in Port Glasgow.

The 53 year old was pronounced dead at the scene when his bike hit a wall on the B788 Kilmacolm Road.

It happened around 12.35pm on Friday.

Sergeant John Bradford Road Policing Unit, said: “Sadly the motorcyclist died and our thoughts are with his family and friends. Our inquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances of what happened.

“The road was closed for 4 hours while investigations took place and local diversions were put in place.

“I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have dash-cam footage, and has not yet spoken to or provided this information to officers, to contact us as soon as possible.

“I would like to thank members of the public for their patience while we carried out our investigation into this serious collision.

“Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1364 of 3 September, 2021."

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