Motorcyclist dies in hospital after crashing into tree

The 54-year-old died in hospital following Thursday's crash.

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A motorcyclist has died after crashing into a tree in North Ayrshire.

The 54-year-old man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after he was seriously injured in the crash on the B777 on Thursday.

His red Honda hit a tree after leaving the road just south of the junction with the road for Lugton.

Police Scotland said he died in hospital on Saturday and they appealed for information.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and anyone with information that could help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.”