Motorcyclist, 18, dies after crash near Wick
A man has died following a crash involving a car and a motorbike near Wick on Wednesday night.
The incident - which involved a grey Yamaha motorcycle and a red Renault Clio - took place on the B874 near Watten Cemetery at about 22:25.
The 18-year-old motorcyclist was taken to Caithness General Hospital, where he died a short time later. His next of kin have been informed.
The driver and passenger of the car were uninjured.
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Police have appealed for anyone who may have any information or dashcam footage to get in touch.
Sgt Calum MacAulay, of Police Scotland, said: "Sadly, the male motorcyclist died, and our thoughts are with his family and friends."
"Inquiries are continuing to understand the full circumstances of what happened."
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