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 Scotland

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.

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