Google MapsA teenager has died following a crash involving a car and motorcycle near a cemetery in Wick.
Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash on the B874 near to Watten Cemetery at around 10.25pm on Wednesday.
The incident involved a grey Yamaha motorcycle and a red Renault Clio.
The rider of the motorbike, an 18-year-old man, was taken to Caithness General Hospital where he later died.
His next of kin have been informed.
The driver and passenger of the car were uninjured.
The road was closed while investigations were ongoing and re-opened about 6.55am on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Police Scotland is urging anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward.
Sergeant Calum MacAulay, of Road Policing North, said: “Our inquiries are continuing to understand the full circumstances of what happened. Sadly, the male motorcyclist died, and our thoughts are with his family and friends.
“I would ask anyone who may have seen either the car or the motorbike prior to the crash, or who may have dash-cam footage to contact us as soon as possible.
“Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 4119 of Wednesday, April 30, 2025.”
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