Cyclist dies in Loch Ness race as 'truly devastated' organisers pay tribute

28-04-2025

The organisers of a Scottish cycle race have paid tribute to a tragic rider who died during the event. The 49-year-old man was struck during the Etape Loch Ness race. Police Scotland are now probing the incident which involved a BMW on the town's Island Bank Road at around 12.10pm on Sunday, April 27. Posting on Facebook , on the Etape Loch Ness page, a statement read: "It is with great sadness that we confirm a fatality occurred during yesterday's Etape Loch Ness event. "A 49-year-old man was involved in a collision with a vehicle next to the event area in Inverness shortly after midday. Despite receiving immediate medical attention from emergency services, he sadly died later in hospital." Etape Loch Ness event director, Malcolm Sutherland said: "We are truly devastated by the news and our heartfelt thoughts are with the rider's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. "We are offering them our full support , and also supporting those affected at the event. We are working closely with Police Scotland and relevant authorities as they carry out a full investigation. "We ask that the privacy of those involved is respected, and we echo Police Scotland's appeal for any witnesses to call 101, quoting reference number 1334 of 27 April." The scene was cordoned off for the police investigation. A white car was pictured within the cordon, with yellow traffic cones and orange cones laid out on both sides of the road. The area was also cordoned off with police tape, and a road sign could also be seen at the cordon, while road traffic officers wearing hi-vis jackets were stationed at the site. Police Scotland said a probe is ongoing and have urged members of the public who may be able to assist them with their investigation to come forward. The force said officers were "appealing for information following a fatal crash on Island Bank Road in Inverness", adding it involved "a cyclist taking part in an organised event and a BMW 120 M Sport ". The driver of the BMW, who was male, and his female passenger were uninjured, and the road was closed while officers began their probe, with crash investigators scouring the scene. The road was then reopened at around 6pm, and the force said that "enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash". Sergeant Lewis Macleod of Police Scotland's Road Policing Unit, added: "My thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased at this difficult time. "I would urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash and has not already spoken to police to please get in touch with us." Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 1334 of 27 April.

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Woman, 20s, dies falling from 32-floor skyscraper in Canary Wharf as cops probe ‘unexpected' death

Scottish Sun

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Scottish Sun

Woman, 20s, dies falling from 32-floor skyscraper in Canary Wharf as cops probe ‘unexpected' death

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The National

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The National

Racist teen terrorised neighbours in 11-month crime spree

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Daily Record

Youths chased by cops at Oasis Murrayfield gig after running on top of turnstiles

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