Motorcyclist dies after three-vehicle crash on major road

The crash involved a grey Yamaha Tracer motorcycle, a black Volvo V40 and a black Land Rover Discovery.

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A motorcyclist has died following a three-vehicle crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute.

The incident happened around 12.40pm on Sunday near Taynuilt and involved a grey Yamaha Tracer motorcycle, a black Volvo V40 and a black Land Rover Discovery.

Emergency services attended and a 52-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The drivers of the Volvo and Land Rover were treated at the scene by the Scottish Ambulance Service.

The road was closed to allow for investigations to be carried out and re-opened around 9.10pm.

Sergeant Robert Mackie said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this very difficult time.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are appealing to anyone who has not already spoken to officers to get in touch if you can assist.

“If you were driving in the area and have dash-cam footage that could help with our investigation then please contact us.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1447 of Monday, July 14.

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