Teenager who died after Moray E-bike crash named
Marcus Beck was a pillion passenger when the crash on the A941 happened
A teenager who died in a crash in Moray yesterday has been named.
Marcus Beck from Elgin was a pillion passenger on an E-bike when the five-vehicle collision on the A941 happened.
The 17 year-old and another youth, who was 16, both lost their lives.
Marcus’ family said: “Marcus was a young man who loved going out and about with his mates. He will be missed so very much by all of his family and his friends.
“We cannot begin to explain what a shock this has been for everyone, and we would like time to be able to come to terms with what has happened.”
Five vehicles involved in crash
The crash happened around 8pm on Monday and involved a Sur-ron e-bike, a blue Vauxhall Mokka, a red Renault Clio, a black Vauxhall Corsa and a white VW Golf.
Emergency services attended but the two teenagers were pronounced dead at the scene.
A 14-year-old boy, the rider of the bike, was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin with serious injuries.
His condition is described as stable.
The driver of the Mokka, a 54-year-old man, was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin for treatment and later released.
No one else was injured.
The road was closed for crash investigation work to be carried out and re-opened around 11am this morning.
Sergeant Iain Nicholson said: “Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of all involved. This is an incident that has also affected the fwider community at what is a very upsetting and difficult time for all.
“Our investigation into the crash is ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who has not already spoken to officers and who could help with our enquiries to come forward.
“If you information, such as dash-cam, or saw anything at the time of the crash that could assist officers then please get in touch.”
Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3247 of Monday, 25 March, 2024.