Police appeal after teenager killed in Argyll road crash

The A83 was closed for eight hours overnight.

Author: Rob WallerPublished 2nd May 2023

A teenager’s died in a bank holiday weekend crash on the A83 in Argyll.

The 19-year old man was killed in the incident involving a black Renault Clio at 9am on Sunday night between Ardgenavan and Clachan where the Glasgow to Campbeltown road runs beside Loch Fyne.

The road was closed for around eight hours while a full investigation was carried out, and reopened at around 5am on Monday.

Appeal for witnesses

Sergeant Brian Simpson, of Dumbarton Road Policing, said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died in this crash and our inquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing.

"I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash and who has not already spoken to officers to get in touch.

"I would also ask anyone who was in the area around the time and who may have dashcam footage which could assist to contact us."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 3618 of April 30 2023.

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