Motorcyclist dies after crash with car on Perth and Kinross road

The 63 year-old was pronounced dead at the scene

The crash happened on the A9
Author: Kieran BrandPublished 20th May 2023
Last updated 20th May 2023

A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a car in Perth and Kinross.

The incident happened around 11.30 pm on Friday on the A9 near to Auchterarder and involved a Triumph Tiger motorcycle and a Skoda Superb.

The 63 year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and the car's driver and passengers were taken to hospital for treatment.

Formal identification is still to take place but the motorcyclist’s next of kin have been informed.

Police Sergeant William Strachan for the Road Policing Unit said: “Our inquiries are continuing to understand the full circumstances of what happened. Sadly, the male motorcyclist died, and our thoughts are with his family and friends.

“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.

“The road re-opened at 6.35 am on Saturday, 20 May, 2023. I want to thank members of the public for their patience while we investigated this serious collision.

“Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 5120 of Friday, 19 May, 2023.”

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