Tragic biker killed in horror crash with van on Scots road named by police
FATAL SMASH Tragic biker killed in horror crash with van on Scots road named by police
A BIKER who died in a horror crash with a van on a Scots road has been named by cops.
Julien Marchand, 48, was pronounced dead at the scene after a Ford Transit Luton van collided with his Triumph Tiger motorcycle on the A819 near Tullich, Aberdeenshire, on Friday, May 23.
The driver of the van was uninjured.
Police officers closed the road for around 10 hours following the tragedy.
The force is continuing to carry out investigations into the circumstances surrounding Julien's death.
They are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Sergeant Kenneth Malaney said: 'Our thoughts remain with Julien's family and friends as they come to terms with their loss.
'Our enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash are ongoing and we are asking anyone who have any information to contact police.
'If you can assist our enquires in any way, please contact police on 101, quoting incident 2380 of 23 May 2025.'
Elsewhere, an elderly woman has died after being involved in a horror two-vehicle crash.
The fatal smash happened on the A75 between Gretna and Stranraer, near Skyreburn, Dumfries and Galloway, yesterday.
Four people who died when their car careered up a pavement and ploughed into a building are said to have been students returning from a night out
Meanwhile, a Scots park was sealed off by cops after a woman was allegedly attacked.
Officers raced to Bent Park in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, after the alarm was raised last night just before midnight.
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