Appeal following fatal crash on B778, near Stewarton

Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses following a fatal road crash near Stewarton.

The incident happened around 11.10am on Saturday, 17 July, 2021 on the B778 near to North Kilbride Lodge, and involved a blue Yamaha motorcycle and a tractor.

A 32-year-old man, the motorcyclist, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

Police Sergeant Kevin Blackley of the Road Policing Unit in Ayrshire said: “Our enquiries are continuing into the full circumstances surrounding this collision and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died.

“I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have any relevant dash-cam footage, to please contact us as soon as possible.

“The road was closed for around six hours with diversions in place, and I would like to thank the public for their patience while emergency services attended.

 “Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 1466 of 17 July.”