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Press and Journal
11-05-2025
- Press and Journal
Teenager who died after crash involving motorcycle near Wick named by police
An 18-year-old motorcyclist who died in a crash near Wick in the Highlands last week has been named by police as Luc Trainer. An 18-year-old man has also been arrested in connection with the incident, which involved a Yamaha motorcycle and red Renault Clio on the B874 near to Watten Cemetery at about 10.25pm on Wednesday, April 30. The arrested man has been released pending further inquiries. Police have confirmed that Mr Trainer, who was taken to Caithness General Hospital where he later died, was from the Newton area of Wick. The car's driver and passenger were uninjured in the incident. A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal. Sergeant Calum MacAulay of Police Scotland's Road Policing Unit in Dingwall, said: 'We are supporting Luc's family at this very difficult time. They are very much in our thoughts. 'If you have any information that may assist officers with their investigation, please call 101 quoting incident number 4119 of Wednesday, April 30.'
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Teen biker, 18, killed in horror crash near Scots cemetery named & pictured as Scots arrest suspect
Cops said their enquires are still ongoing ROAD TRAGEDY Teen biker, 18, killed in horror crash near Scots cemetery named & pictured as Scots arrest suspect Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TEEN biker who died in a horror crash near a Scots cemetery has been named by cops. Emergency crews raced to the scene in Wick, the Highlands, on April 30 at around 10.25pm. 2 The incident took place near to Watten Cemetery on the B874 in Wick Credit: Google Maps The alarm was raised following a collision between a grey Yamaha motorcycle and a red Renault Clio on the B874 near to Watten Cemetery. The 18-year-old male motorcyclist was rushed to Caithness General Hospital, where he later died. Today he has been named as Luc Trainer from the Newton area of Wick by officers. His next of kin have been informed. The driver and passenger of the car were uninjured. Police Scotland later confirmed that an 18-year-old male has been arrested following the crash He has been released pending further enquiries. The road was closed for over eight hours while investigations were ongoing and re-opened about 6.55am this morning. Police have urged anyone with information or dashcam footage to get in touch. Sergeant Calum MacAulay, Road Policing Unit, Dingwall, said: "We are supporting Luc's family at this very difficult time. Moment teen yob on 'stolen motorbike' smashes head-first into cop during dramatic broad-daylight arrest "They are very much in our thoughts. "If you have any information that may assist officers with their investigation, please call 101 quoting incident number 4119 of Wednesday, 30 April, 2025."
STV News
11-05-2025
- STV News
Teen biker who died in crash involving car near cemetery named
A teenager who died following a crash involving a car and motorcycle near a cemetery in Wick has been named. Emergency services were called to the scene of of a crash involving a grey Yamaha motorcycle and a red Renault Clio on the B874 near to Watten Cemetery at around 10.25pm on Wednesday. The rider of the motorbike, an 18-year-old man, was taken to Caithness General Hospital where he later died. He has been named as Luc Trainer, 18, from the Newton area of Wick. His next of kin have been informed. The driver and passenger of the car were uninjured. An 18-year-old man has been arrested following the crash. He has been released pending further enquiries. The road was closed while investigations were ongoing and re-opened about 6.55am on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Sergeant Calum MacAulay, Road Policing Unit, Dingwall, said: 'We are supporting Luc's family at this very difficult time. They are very much in our thoughts. 'If you have any information that may assist officers with their investigation, please call 101 quoting incident number 4119 of Wednesday, 30 April, 2025.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
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. More stories from the Highlands and Islands News from the Highlands and Islands on BBC Sounds 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." How to contact Police Scotland
BBC News
01-05-2025
- BBC News
Motorcyclist, 18, dies after crash with car in Wick
A man has died following a crash involving a car and a motorbike near Wick on Wednesday incident - which involved a grey Yamaha motorcycle and a red Renault Clio - took place on the B874 near Watten Cemetery at about 22: 18-year-old motorcyclist was taken to Caithness General Hospital, where he died a short time later. His next of kin have been driver and passenger of the car were uninjured. Police have appealed for anyone who may have any information or dashcam footage to get in 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."
