Man dies three days after crash involving two motorbikes and car
A man has died three days after a crash involving two motorbikes and a car in the Highlands.
Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash on the A862 near Beauly at the junction with the A833 at around 11.05am on Saturday.
The incident involved a black Mazda CX5 car and two Yamaha MT07 motorcycles.
One of the motorcyclists, a 67-year-old man, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he died on Tuesday.
The driver of the car and the other motorcyclist were uninjured.
The 47-year-old male driver of the car was arrested in connection with road traffic offences.
He released pending further enquiries.
Police Scotland is urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.
Sergeant Calum MacAulay said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died at this difficult time.
'Enquiries 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 dash-cam footage to come forward.
'Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 1290 of Saturday, May 17, 2025.'
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