Biker injured in weekend crash dies in hospital
A 67-year-old biker has died in hospital following a crash in the Highlands on Saturday morning.
The man was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after the incident on the A862 near Beauly but died on Tuesday.
The 47-year-old male driver of a black Mazda CX5 car involved in the collision was arrested.
Police Scotland said he had been released pending further inquiries.
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The car driver and a second motorcyclist caught up in the crash were uninjured.
Police Scotland has appealed for information.
Sgt Calum MacAulay said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died at this difficult time.
"Inquiries are ongoing and we are continuing to appeal to anyone who witnessed the crash, who has not already spoken to police, to contact us.
"We also ask anyone driving in the area at the time with dashcam footage to come forward."
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