Pensioner pronounced dead at scene after A85 motorcycle crash

The incident occurred on the A85 between Dalmally and Tyndrum on Friday afternoon around 4.10pm. 

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A pensioner has died after the motorbike he was riding crashed in Argyll.

The incident occurred on the A85 between Dalmally and Tyndrum on Friday afternoon around 4.10pm. 

The 67-year-old man, who was riding a grey Kawasaki ZR1000 motorcycle, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The road was closed following the crash and later reopened around 1.15am on Saturday.

Sergeant Brian Simpson said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died and our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

“I am appealing to anyone in the area at the time who saw what happened and not already spoken to officers to get in touch.

“In addition, if you have dash-cam footage that could assist with our investigation then please also make contact with us.”

Anyone who can assist is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2520 of Friday, July 21, 2023.

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