Teen biker dies in horror early morning crash on Scots road

Scottish Sun

21-07-2025

Cops have asked for the public's help in finding out what happened
ROAD HORROR Teen biker dies in horror early morning crash on Scots road
A TEENAGE biker has died after a horror crash in the early hours of this morning.
The 18-year-old was riding a Lexmoto LXR125 motorcycle on the outskirts of Dumfries around 4.35am.
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The teen biker was pronounced dead at the scene (STOCK IMAGE)
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His motorbike then crashed on the on the C11N between Kirkton and Auldgirth.
Emergency crews were scrambled to the scene after the incident.
Tragically, the young biker was pronounced dead at the scene.
Cops have made his family aware of the tragedy.
Police are probing the tragic crash and have urged anyone with information to come forward to help them figure out what happened.
Sergeant Lloyd Caven: 'Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died and our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
'We are asking anyone driving on this road prior to the crash who may have information that could assist with our investigation to get in touch.
'In particular, please check dash-cams and if you have footage that may help then make contact with officers.'
A Police Scotland spokesperson added: "Road policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the C11N between Kirkton and Auldgirth, on the outskirts of Dumfries.
"The incident happened around 4.35am on Monday, 21 July, 2025, and involved a Lexmoto LXR125 motorcycle.
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"Emergency services attended and the rider, an 18-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family is aware.
"The road was closed to allow for investigation and has now reopened."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0528 of Monday, 21 July, 2025.