A pensioner has died after a crash involving a pedestrian and a motorcycle in the Highlands.
Emergency crews were called to the scene on the A836 near Invershin at around 11.30am on July 19.
The pedestrian, an 85-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed that the rider of the motorbike, a 49-year-old man, was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. His condition is currently unknown.
Enquiries into circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing and Police Scotland is looking for anyone who might have information.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Around 11.30am on Wednesday, July 19, we were called to a report of a crash involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian on the A836 near Invershin.
“Emergency services attended and the road was closed for enquiries to be carried out.
“The pedestrian, an 85-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The rider of the motorcycle, a 49-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment.
“Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident and anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 quoting reference 1241 of July 19.”
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