Motorcyclist who died in crash in East Ayrshire named
The incident occurred at about 12.25am and no other vehicles were involved.
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(Image: Police Scotland) Police said Mr Leitch's family have asked for their privacy to be respected at this time.
Inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash are ongoing and officers have appealed to anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Sergeant Brian Simpson said: 'Our thoughts remain with Kris's family and friends as they come to terms with their terrible loss.
'Our inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash are ongoing and we are asking anyone who saw the motorbike prior to the crash, or has any dashcam footage, to please contact police.
'We are also keen to speak with anyone who attended the scene to assist but did not remain to provide their details to officers.'
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Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident number 0082 of May 24, 2025.
The road was closed for about six hours while investigations were carried out.
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