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Press and Journal
12-06-2025
- Press and Journal
Highlands road to close as police investigate Beauly motorbike crash which killed rider
A Highlands road is to be closed 'intermittently' tomorrow during an investigation into a fatal motorbike crash near Beauly. Police will be conducting inquiries in connection with a road smash which claimed the life of 67-year-old rider Gilbert Duncan on Saturday, May 17. The investigation means that some delays may be felt by motorists on the A862 road from 9.30am until midday tomorrow, Friday, June 13. The road near Kirkhill will be subject to 'intermittent' closure between those times. A police spokesperson said: 'Road policing officers are advising of possible short delays on the A862 near to Kirkhill, from 9.30am until midday tomorrow, Friday, June 13. 'Officers will be carrying out enquiries in connection with a fatal road crash on the A862 Inverness to Beauly road on Saturday, May 17. 'Please be aware that intermittent closures may be required during these times.' The investigation comes after a crash between two motorbikes and a car. It 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 May 20. The man who tragically passed away has been named as Gilbert Duncan from Avoch. The other motorcyclist involved was uninjured. The 47-year-old male driver of the car was arrested in connection with road traffic offences. He was released pending further inquiries. Sergeant Calum MacAulay, at the time, said: 'Our thoughts are with Gilbert's family and friends at this difficult time, and we have officers supporting them. 'Inquiries 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.'
Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Biker who died after horror crash on Scots road named as man arrested
A 47-year-old man was arrested in connection with alleged road traffic offences FATAL COLLISION Biker who died after horror crash on Scots road named as man arrested Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BIKER who died after a horror crash between two motorcycles and a car has been named by police. Emergency crews raced to the A862 near Beauly, in the Highlands, on Saturday, May 17 at around 11am. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The alarm was raised following a collision between a black Mazda CX5 car and two Yamaha MT07 motorcycles at the junction with the A833. One of the bikers, Gilbert Duncan, died at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Tuesday, May 20. The 67-year-old was from the Avoch area in the Highlands. His family has asked for their privacy to be respected. The driver of the car and the other biker were uninjured. A 47-year-old man was arrested in connection with alleged road traffic offences and released pending further enquiries. Sergeant Calum MacAulay said: 'Our thoughts are with Gilbert's family and friends at this difficult time, and we have officers supporting them. '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 17 May 2025.
Press and Journal
25-05-2025
- Press and Journal
Motorcyclist who died after crash near Beauly named
A motorcyclist who died after being involved in a crash with another motorcycle and a car near Beauly has been named. The crash took place on the A862 road near its junction with the A833 at 11am on May 17. It 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 May 20. Police have now named the man as Gilbert Duncan from Avoch. His family has asked for their privacy to be respected. The other motorcyclist involved was uninjured. The 47-year-old male driver of the car was arrested in connection with road traffic offences. He was released pending further inquiries. Sergeant Calum MacAulay said: 'Our thoughts are with Gilbert's family and friends at this difficult time, and we have officers supporting them. '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.
STV News
25-05-2025
- STV News
Motorcyclist who died in hospital days after three-vehicle collision named
A man who died following a three-vehicle crash on the A862 near Beauly has been named. Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision, which involved a black Mazda CX5 car and two Yamaha MT07 motorcycles, around 11am on May 17. One of the motorcyclists was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he died three days later on May 20. He has now been named as Gilbert Duncan from the Avoch area. His family has asked for their privacy to be respected. The driver of the car and the other motorcyclist were uninjured following the crash. The 47-year-old male driver of the car was arrested in connection with road traffic offences and released pending further enquiries. Sergeant Calum MacAulay said: 'Our thoughts are with Gilbert's family and friends at this difficult time, and we have officers supporting them. '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. 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
The Herald Scotland
20-05-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Police appeal after Yamaha MT07 rider dies in three vehicle crash
A 67-year-old man, who was on one of the bikes, died at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Tuesday, May 20. The driver of the black Mazda CX5 car and the other Yamaha MT07 motorcycle were both uninjured. The 47-year-old male driver of the car was arrested in connection with road traffic offences and released pending further enquiries. Read More 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, 17 May, 2025.
