Tributes have been paid to a teenager who died in a crash involving an e-bike and four cars in Moray.
A 17-year-old, named as Marcus Beck from Elgin, a pillion on the bike was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash alongside a 16-year-old, a second passenger on the bike.
The collision took place on the A941 Lossiemouth to Elgin road at the junction with the B9135 at around 8pm on Monday, March 25.
The crash involved a a Sur-ron e-bike, driven by a 14-year-old male, a blue Vauxhall Mokka, a red Renault Clio, a black Vauxhall Corsa and a white VW Golf.
The 14-year-old was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin with serious injuries and is in a stable condition.
In a statement released by Police Scotland, Marcus’ family said: “Marcus was a young man who loved going out and about with his mates.
“He will be missed so very much by all of his family and his friends.
“We cannot begin to explain what a shock this has been for everyone and we would like time to be able to come to terms with what has happened.”
The driver of the Mokka, a 54-year-old man, was taken to hospital but has now been released.
No one else was injured as a result of the crash as the road re-opened at around 11am on Tuesday, March 26.
STV NewsSergeant Iain Nicholson said: “Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of all involved.
“This is an incident that has also affected the wider community at what is a very upsetting and difficult time for all.
“Our investigation into the crash is ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who has not already spoken to officers and who could help with our enquiries to come forward.
“If you information, such as dash-cam, or saw anything at the time of the crash that could assist officers then please get in touch.”
Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3247 of Monday, March 25, 2024.
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