Teen motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash closes road
Emergency services were called to the A96, between Nairn and Forres at Wester Hardmuir, at around 2.40pm on Thursday after a crash involving a black Yamaha RZF125 motorcycle and a white Kia Niro estate.
The rider, an 18-year-old man, was taken to Raigmore Hospital for treatment.
There were no other reports of injuries.
The road was closed for around an hour while enquiries were carried out.
Road Policing Constable Ewen said: 'Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this crash and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash and hasn't already spoken to officers to contact us.
'I would also appeal to anyone who was in the area around the time and who may have dash cam footage which could assist to get in touch.'
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1979 of 17 July, 2025.
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