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Scotsman
29-04-2025
- Scotsman
'Truly devastated': Cyclist who died during 66-mile Loch Ness road race named by police
The man was killed while taking part in the 66-mile cycling road race that circuited around Loch Ness 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 road race cyclist who died after a crash with a car has been named by police. Steven Wilson, 49, was taking part in the Etape Loch Ness race on Sunday when the fatal crash happened. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Steven Wilson was killed in the cycling event | Police Scotland The crash involving a BMW 120 M Sport happened around 12.20pm on Island Bank Road in Inverness. Police Scotland Sergeant Lewis Macleod said: 'Our thoughts remain with Mr Wilson's family and friends at this difficult time. Our inquiries into the crash are ongoing and we ask anyone who witnessed the crash and hasn't spoken to police to come forward.' The Etape Loch Ness follows a 66-mile route around Loch Ness and surrounding roads. Etape Loch Ness event director Malcolm Sutherland said earlier: 'We are truly devastated by the news and our heartfelt thoughts are with the rider's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We are offering them our full support and also supporting those affected at the event.' The organisation is working with Police Scotland and other authorities while they investigate.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Cyclist who died in Loch Ness Etape crash named
A cyclist who died following a crash with a car during Sunday's Loch Ness Etape has been named. Steven Wilson, 49, was taking part in the event when he was involved in a collision with a BMW on Inverness' Island Bank Road at about 12:10. Police said he was taken to the city's Raigmore Hospital where he died a short time later. The cycling event was held around the shores of Loch Ness and involved thousands of entrants. Loch Ness race cyclist dies after crash with car The male driver and female passenger of the car were uninjured. Police Scotland has appealed for information on the crash. Sgt Lewis Macleod said: "Our thoughts remain with Mr Wilson's family and friends at this difficult time. "Our inquiries into the crash are ongoing and we ask anyone who witnessed the crash and hasn't spoken to police to come forward." On Monday , event director Malcolm Sutherland said organisers were working with police as they carried out their investigation. He said: "We are truly devastated by the news and our heartfelt thoughts are with the rider's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time." Highland Council said it would carry out its own investigation in liaison with Police Scotland. A spokesperson said: "The council investigates all fatal road collisions that happen on the local authority road network." How to contact Police Scotland
STV News
29-04-2025
- STV News
Man who died after being struck by car during cycling event named
A man who died after being hit by a car while taking part in a mass cycling event has been named by police. Steven Wilson, 49, was hit by a BMW 120 M Sport vehicle on Island Bank Road during the Loch Ness Etape event around 12.10pm on Sunday. Organisers said the man was hit next to the event area, which follows a 66-mile route on 'traffic-free' roads, and received immediate medical attention. The 49-year-old was was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness and pronounced dead a short time later. Police said enquiries into the crash remain ongoing at this time. Sergeant Lewis Macleod said: 'Our thoughts remain with Mr Wilson's family and friends at this difficult time. 'Our enquiries into the crash are ongoing and we ask anyone who witnessed the crash and hasn't spoken to police to come forward.' Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 1334 of April 27, 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
29-04-2025
- Daily Record
First picture of cyclist killed in collision with car at Loch Ness bike race
A man who died following a collision with a car during a cycling event in the Highlands last weekend has been named by police. Steven Wilson, 49, was struck by a BMW at around 12.10pm on Sunday, April 27, on Island Bank Road, Inverness. He was one of thousands of cyclists taking part in the annual Etape Loch Ness race. Emergency services attended the scene, with the area cordoned off by police. He was rushed to the city's Raigmore Hospital , where he sadly died a short time later. Police Scotland have since launched an investigation into the incident, which happened next to the event area, and have appealed for anyone with information to contact them. Sergeant Lewis Macleod said: 'Our thoughts remain with Mr Wilson's family and friends at this difficult time . 'Our enquiries into the crash are ongoing and we ask anyone who witnessed the crash and hasn't spoken to police to come forward.' A statement shared by Etape Loch Ness on the event's Facebook page on Monday read: "It is with great sadness that we confirm a fatality occurred during yesterday's Etape Loch Ness event. "A 49-year-old man was involved in a collision with a vehicle next to the event area in Inverness shortly after midday. Despite receiving immediate medical attention from emergency services, he sadly died later in hospital ." Etape Loch Ness Event Director, Malcolm Sutherland said: 'We are truly devastated by the news and our heartfelt thoughts are with the rider's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. We are offering them our full support, and also supporting those affected at the event.' Organisers said they are working closely with the police and relevant authorities as their investigation is carried out. The statement added that they request that the privacy of those involved is respected, and echoed the force's appeal for witnesses. The driver of the BMW, who was male, and his female passenger were uninjured, and the road was closed while officers began their probe, with crash investigators scouring the scene. The road was then reopened at around 6pm, and the force said that "enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash". Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 1334 of 27 April, 2025.
BBC News
29-04-2025
- BBC News
Cyclist who died in Loch Ness Etape crash in Inverness named
A cyclist who died following a crash with a car during Sunday's Loch Ness Etape has been Wilson, 49, was taking part in the event when he was involved in a collision with a BMW on Inverness' Island Bank Road at about 12: said he was taken to the city's Raigmore Hospital where he died a short time cycling event was held around the shores of Loch Ness and involved thousands of entrants. The male driver and female passenger of the car were Scotland has appealed for information on the Lewis Macleod said: "Our thoughts remain with Mr Wilson's family and friends at this difficult time."Our inquiries into the crash are ongoing and we ask anyone who witnessed the crash and hasn't spoken to police to come forward."On Monday , event director Malcolm Sutherland said organisers were working with police as they carried out their said: "We are truly devastated by the news and our heartfelt thoughts are with the rider's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time."Highland Council said it would carry out its own investigation in liaison with Police Scotland.A spokesperson said: "The council investigates all fatal road collisions that happen on the local authority road network."
