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Scotsman
26-05-2025
- Scotsman
Motorcyclist killed in horror three-car collision in Scottish Highlands is named by police
The motorcyclist killed in the collision has been named. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A 67-year-old motorcyclist who died in a crash near a Highlands village has been named by police. Gilbert Duncan was taken by emergency responders to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary following an incident on May 17 on the A862, near Beauly. He died in hospital a short time later. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The motorcyclist killed in the collision has been named. | Contributed The crash, which happened around 11am at a location around 20 minutes' drive from Inverness, involved Mr Duncan's Yamaha MT07, another Yamaha MT07, and a black Mazda CX5 car. The male driver of the car and the other motorcyclist were uninjured. The 47-year-old driver of the car was arrested in connection with road traffic offences, but was later released pending further inquiries. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mr Duncan's family, from the Avoch area, have asked for their privacy to be respected. Police Scotland Sergeant Calum MacAulay 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.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Biker who died in Highland crash named by police
A 67-year-old biker who died following a crash in the Highlands has been named by police. Gilbert Duncan, from the Avoch area, was taken to hospital after the crash on the A862 near Beauly Saturday 17 May, but later died. The collision, at the junction with the A833, involved a black Mazda CX5 car and two Yamaha MT07 motorcycles. Police Scotland, appealing for witnesses, said the 47-year-old male driver of the car was arrested in connection with alleged road traffic offences and released pending further inquiries.
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.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Biker who died in Highland crash named by police
A 67-year-old biker who died following a crash in the Highlands has been named by police. Gilbert Duncan, from the Avoch area, was taken to hospital after the crash on the A862 near Beauly Saturday 17 May, but later died. The collision, at the junction with the A833, involved a black Mazda CX5 car and two Yamaha MT07 motorcycles. Police Scotland, appealing for witnesses, said the 47-year-old male driver of the car was arrested in connection with alleged road traffic offences and released pending further inquiries.
