Man dies following Far North crash involving motorbike and car
Police say their thoughts are with the loved ones of the 30-year-old who died
Last updated 18th Aug 2023
A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a car in Caithness.
Emergency services rushed out to the scene of the collision on the A99 at Blackness, near Mid Clyth, at around 8:20pm last night.
Police say the 30-year-old man on a black Honda CBF motorbike, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 74-year-old female driver of the car, a yellow Seat Ibiza, was not hurt.
The road was closed while crash investigations were carried out and reopened around 3am.
Enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing and officers are appealing for information.
Road Policing Sergeant Neil MacDonald said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died. Officers are offering them support and will continue to do so throughout our investigation.
“I’m keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened, saw the vehicles prior to the crash or drivers with dash cam footage of the area around the time.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference 3759 of 17 August, 2023.