Motorcyclist dies in crash on A85 near Lochawe
The collision happened at around 10.30am on Sunday and involved a grey Aprilia Tuono motorcycle and a black Skoda Octavia.
Emergency services attended but the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road was closed for several hours to allow for a full collision investigation and reopened at approximately 9.05pm.
Police confirmed that the man's family have been informed.
An appeal has been launched for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Sergeant Patrick McWilliams said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died.
'Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash, and we would urge anyone who saw what happened to come forward.
'We're also keen to speak to anyone who was driving in the area around the time of the crash and may have dash-cam footage, as it could assist our investigation.'
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 1285 of July 13 2025.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
Boy who tragically drowned in Glasgow river on hottest day of the year hailed ‘a hero' as youngster named locally
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TEENAGER who tragically drowned in a Glasgow river has been hailed a "hero" as he has been named locally. Emilis Vanagas, 15, passed away after getting into difficulty in the River Kelvin in the city's west end. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Tributes have been paid to Emilis Vanagas who tragically drowned in the River Kelvin Credit: Gofundme 4 There was a largescale emergency response after the alarm was raised 4 A specialist water rescue unit was sent to the scene 4 Emilis was unable to be saved and the youngster was pronounced dead at the scene Emergency crews rushed to the scene after the alarm was raised on Saturday night. A major rescue operation on Kelvindale Road included police, firefighters and paramedics. Specialist water rescue teams were also involved after the alarm was raised around 6.40pm. But tragically, Emilis could not be saved and a body was found in the waterway around 11:30pm. Tributes have been paid to the youngster, who, it is understood, only turned 15 last month. In a post on social media, his bereaved mum wrote: "My heart is broken, my dear son. Always remember, never forgotten. Forever 15." His aunt, Patrycja Majekska, said Emilis "had his whole life ahead of him" and "lost his life but saved two other lives and always will be remembered as a hero". Other people shared their condolences, with one commenting: "You will always stay in my heart, my angel." Another person said: "I'm so sorry. Thinking of you all. You are in my prayers." A third wrote: "Thinking of you all at this tragic time." Woman dies after tragic fall at busy Scots beauty spot in front of 'distraught' crowd Cops launched a probe into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy and enquiries are ongoing. But Emilis' death is not being treated as suspicious. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 6.40pm on Saturday, 12 July, 2025, a search and rescue operation was launched following a report of a 15-year-old male in the River Kelvin, near Maryhill Road, Glasgow. 'Emergency services attended and around 11.30pm the body of a male was recovered from the water. "Enquiries are ongoing, however, the death is not being treated as suspicious." The tragedy came on the same day that people across the country flocked to beaches and beauty spots as the temperature reached more than 32C - the hottest day of the year so far. Ms Majekska has set up a fundraiser to help raise money for Emilis' funeral costs. The GoFundMe page has already raised more than £2,600. Donations can be made here.
STV News
2 hours ago
- STV News
Three arrested after van crashed into perimeter of defence factory
Three women have been arrested after a van was driven into the perimeter of a defence factory in Edinburgh. A pro-Palestinian group, Shut Down Leonardo Edinburgh, claimed members had damaged the site on Ferry Road on Tuesday. An image from the scene shows three people on top of a van that has made contact with a fence. Police confirmed they responded to the incident at the Italian-owned manufacturer, which supplies parts for jets and helicopters. Officers arrested three women aged 31, 34 and 42 in connection with the incident. Police Scotland said enquiries were ongoing. According to the Leonardo's Edinburgh website, the site employs around 1,800 people who 'specialise in the provision of multi-role surveillance radars and countermeasure systems'. The activist group said it targeted the factory in a bid to 'shut down' the site, which it claims supplies weapons and aircraft to Israel. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Officers were called to an ongoing disturbance in the Crewe Road North area of Edinburgh on the morning of Tuesday, July 15, 2025. 'Three women, aged 31, 34 and 42, have been arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Sky News
2 hours ago
- Sky News
Scottish parliament seeking views for new law that would create register for domestic abusers
Views are being sought for a new law that would create a register for convicted domestic abusers. The Prevention of Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill, tabled by Scottish Tory MSP Pam Gosal, is currently being considered by Holyrood's Criminal Justice Committee. If passed, the bill would introduce notification requirements for certain perpetrators convicted of domestic abuse offences - similar to the sex offenders' register. It would mean abusers would have to keep police informed of their address and passport details. The bill would also require schools to educate pupils on domestic abuse and healthy relationships. Additionally, it would also place a data collection duty on Police Scotland, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) and charities working with victims of domestic abuse, and an annual reporting duty on the Scottish government. Fiona Inglis has campaigned for a register for domestic abusers since the murder of her daughter, Claire, in 2021. Christopher McGowan violently beat and strangled the mother-of-one. He also burned the 28-year-old with a lighter and jammed a wet wipe down her throat. McGowan, who had a history of domestic abuse, was found to have had a lengthy criminal record and had been bailed to his victim's home address a few weeks before the fatal attack. He was handed a life sentence with at least 23 years behind bars for the murder. Ms Inglis told Sky News: "Domestic violence is an epidemic now and something needs to be done." She said she was unsure whether a register would have saved her daughter's life - as McGowan was a "prolific lawbreaker" - but praised Dr Gosal's "hard work" in attempting to protect other potential victims. Ms Inglis added: "Claire would have been 32 tomorrow. Total waste of a life." Police Scotland recorded 63,867 incidents of domestic abuse in 2023-24, an increase of 3% compared with the previous year. MSP Audrey Nicoll, committee convener, said: "Our committee is acutely aware of the devastating impact domestic abuse has on individuals, families and communities across Scotland, and the latest statistics on domestic abuse show the scale of this issue. "This bill presents a range of proposals aiming to prevent domestic abuse, including statutory data collection and improving school education, but we want to hear views from individuals and organisations on whether they support these proposals. "We are particularly keen to hear from those with lived experience, their families and frontline professionals on if they agree with the proposals in this bill, or if they feel other actions are required to tackle domestic abuse in Scotland." Dr Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, described her bill as an important step to help "tackle the scourge of domestic abuse across Scotland". She added: "I welcomed the opportunity to present my Prevention of Domestic Abuse (Scotland) bill to the committee recently and highlight how it will protect victims through creating a domestic abuse register. "It will also commit to giving police more resources to tackle these appalling crimes and ensure the public have greater knowledge of domestic abuse. "I would encourage everyone to give their views on my bill to the committee so this bill can take another step towards becoming a reality." The call for views will close on 15 September.
