Man who died in Caithness crash identified

A man who died following a crash on the A836 in Caithness has been identified.

He was Ian Calder, 69, from Thurso.

Mr Calder was the rider of a white Vespa scooter which was involved in a collision with a white Ford Transit van which was towing a trailer.

The incident happened around 9.40am on Wednesday, 6 October between Thurso and Forss.

Sergeant Ewan Calder of the Highland and Islands Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts are with Mr Calder’s family and friends at this difficult time.

“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I would urge anyone who may have information who hasn’t yet spoken to police to come forward.

“We also remain keen to speak to anyone who was driving on the A836 on Wednesday and may have dashcam footage.

“If you can help then please call 101, quoting incident 0778 of 6 October.”