Appeal after motorcyclist dies in crash on the A835

A man has died following a crash involving a motorcycle and a car on the A835 in the Highlands.

The incident happened around 11.10am on Saturday, 15 April around a mile east of Garve.

The 65-year-old male rider of the BMW GS motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.

He has been identified as Andrew McIntyre from Inverness-shire.

The other vehicle involved was a grey Citroen C3. The 53-year-old female driver was treated at the scene by the Scottish Ambulance Service and did not require hospital treatment.

The road was closed to allow for an investigation at the scene and fully reopened around 6.20pm.

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

“Our investigation to establish what led to this collision is ongoing and I would urge anyone with information to get in touch if you haven’t yet spoken to an officer.

“Our enquiries so far suggest that some other motorcyclist initially stopped at the scene to assist but they left prior to police arriving. We would be keen to speak to them as they may be able to help with our enquiries.

“We would also be keen to speak to anyone who may have seen either vehicle or who has dashcam footage prior to the collision.

“Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting 1270 of 15 April.”