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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
First picture of motorcyclist killed in horror crash outside Scots village
The driver of the van was uninjured. The road was closed for around 10 hours to allow investigations to take place. A motorcyclist who tragically died in a horror crash outside a Scots village has been named as Julien Marchand. The incident took place at around 4.05pm on Friday, 23 May on the A819 near Tullich when emergency services were called to a report of a crash involving a Triumph Tiger motorcycle and a Ford Transit Luton van. The rider of the motorcycle, 48-year-old Julian, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have asked for their privacy to be respected at this time. The driver of the van was uninjured. The road was closed for around 10 hours to allow for investigations to take place. Sergeant Kenneth Malaney said: 'Our thoughts remain with Julien's family and friends as they come to terms with their loss. 'Our enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash are ongoing and we are asking anyone who have any information to contact police. 'If you can assist our enquires in any way, please contact police on 101, quoting incident 2380 of 23 May 2025.' It comes as another biker was killed when his Sherco 290 bike crashed in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, shortly after midnight on Saturday, May 24. Police named him as 34-year-old Kris Leitch. No other vehicles were involved. Main Street in Auchinleck was closed for six hours following the crash. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sergeant Brian Simpson previously said: 'Our thoughts remain with Kris's family and friends as they come to terms with their terrible loss. 'Our enquiries 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. 'If you can assist our enquiries in any way, please call police on 101, quoting incident 0082 of May 24.'
STV News
3 days ago
- STV News
Motorcyclist who died following crash with transit van named
A man who died following a crash involving a motorcycle and a van in Argyll and Bute has been named by police. The collision unfolded on the A819 near Tullich on Friday and involved a Triumph Tiger motorbike and a Ford Transit Luton van. The rider of the motorcycle, Julien Marchand, 48, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the van was uninjured. The road was closed for around ten hours for investigations to take place. Sergeant Kenneth Malaney said: 'Our thoughts remain with Julien's family and friends as they come to terms with their loss. 'Our enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash are ongoing and we are asking anyone who have any information to contact police. 'If you can assist our enquires in any way, please contact police on 101, quoting incident 2380 of May 23 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
Daily Record
24-05-2025
- Daily Record
First picture of biker killed in horror crash in Ayrshire
He was pronounced dead at the scene on Main Street, Auchinleck. A man who died in a motorbike crash in Ayrshire has been named as Kris Leitch. The 34-year-old was the rider of a blue and white Sherco 290 motorcycle. He crashed on Main Street, Auchinleck, at around 2.25am on Saturday, May 24. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The road was closed for around six hours to allow for investigations to take place. Kris' family have asked for their privacy to be respected at this time. Officers are appealing for information following the fatal crash. Sergeant Brian Simpson said: 'Our thoughts remain with Kris's family and friends as they come to terms with their terrible loss. 'Our enquiries 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. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. 'If you can assist our enquiries in any way, please call police on 101, quoting incident 0082 of 24 May, 2025." It is the second tragedy on Scotland's roads in less than 24 hours. Another motorcyclist died in a crash with a transit van in Argyll and Bute. Officers were called to a collision involving a Triumph Tiger motorcycle and a Ford Transit Luton van on the A819 near Tullich, on Friday May 23 at 4.05pm. A 48-year-old man, the rider of the motorcycle, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin is aware. The driver of the van was uninjured. The road was closed for around 10 hours for investigations to take place. Police are now appealing for information and dash cam footage from witnesses. Sergeant Kenny Malaney said: 'Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died. 'Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident and I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened to get in touch. 'Similarly, anyone with dash-cam footage that may assist our enquiries is advised to get in touch.' Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2380 of 23 May.
Press and Journal
24-05-2025
- Press and Journal
Motorcyclist dies following crash with van on A819 near Tullich
A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a van on the A819 near Tullich. The crash occurred around 4pm on Friday, May 23, and involved a Triumph Tiger motorcycle and a Ford Transit Luton van. Emergency services were called but the 48-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin has been informed. The driver of the van was uninjured. The A819 was closed for 10 hours while police investigated what happened and are appealing to the public to come forward with any relevant information. Sergeant Kenny Malaney said: 'Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died. 'Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident and I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened to get in touch. 'Similarly, anyone with dash-cam footage that may assist our enquiries is advised to get in touch.' Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2380 of May 23.
STV News
24-05-2025
- STV News
Motorcyclist dies at scene following crash involving transit van
A man has died following a crash involving a motorcycle and a van in Aberdeenshire. The collision occurred around 4.05pm on Friday afternoon on the A819 near Tullich and involved a Triumph Tiger motorbike and a Ford Transit Luton van. The rider of the motorcycle, a 48-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin is aware. The driver of the van was uninjured. The road was closed for around ten hours for investigations to take place. Sergeant Kenny Malaney said: 'Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died. 'Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident and I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened to get in touch. 'Similarly, anyone with dash-cam footage that may assist our enquiries is advised to get in touch.' Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2380 of May 23. 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
