Witness appeal following serious crash involving cyclist near Stirling
Police Scotland are appealing for information following a serious crash on the B8075 Kirk Lane near Gargunnock, west of Stirling. The incident happened around 2.10pm on Sunday, May 18, and involved a cyclist and black Volkswagen T-Roc. Emergency services attended and the road was closed. A 40-year-old man, the cyclist, was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries. No one else was injured. The road re-opened around 4.05pm. Sergeant Scott Kirkpatrick said: 'Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are appealing to anyone who can assist with our crash investigation.
'If you were in the area at the time and saw anything or have dash-cam footage that could help then please get in touch.' Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1769 of Sunday, 18 May, 2025.
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