First picture of biker killed in horror crash in Ayrshire
A man who died in a motorbike crash in Ayrshire has been named as Kris Leitch.
The 34-year-old was the rider of a blue and white Sherco 290 motorcycle. He crashed on Main Street, Auchinleck, at around 2.25am on Saturday, May 24.
He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The road was closed for around six hours to allow for investigations to take place.
Kris' family have asked for their privacy to be respected at this time.
Officers are appealing for information following the fatal crash.
Sergeant Brian Simpson said: 'Our thoughts remain with Kris's family and friends as they come to terms with their terrible loss.
'Our enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash are ongoing and we are asking anyone who saw the motorbike prior to the crash, or has any dashcam footage, to please contact police. We are also keen to speak with anyone who attended the scene to assist but did not remain to provide their details to officers.
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'If you can assist our enquiries in any way, please call police on 101, quoting incident 0082 of 24 May, 2025."
It is the second tragedy on Scotland's roads in less than 24 hours.
Another motorcyclist died in a crash with a transit van in Argyll and Bute. Officers were called to a collision involving a Triumph Tiger motorcycle and a Ford Transit Luton van on the A819 near Tullich, on Friday May 23 at 4.05pm.
A 48-year-old man, the rider of the motorcycle, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin is aware.
The driver of the van was uninjured.
The road was closed for around 10 hours for investigations to take place.
Police are now appealing for information and dash cam footage from witnesses.
Sergeant Kenny Malaney said: 'Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died.
'Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident and I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened to get in touch.
'Similarly, anyone with dash-cam footage that may assist our enquiries is advised to get in touch.'
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2380 of 23 May.
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