Appeal for information following fatal crash on A882 near Wick

Police Scotland is appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A882 near Wick.

The crash happened around 7.50pm on Tuesday, 13 August, 2024 and involved a Ducati motorbike and a Ford Transit.

The 61-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
The driver of the Ford Transit van was uninjured.

Police sergeant Calum Macaulay from the Highland and Islands Road Policing Unit said: “Enquiries are ongoing into the full circumstances of the crash. Sadly, the motorcyclist died and our thoughts are with his family and friends.

“I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash, assisted at the scene or who may have dash-cam footage, and has not yet spoken to or provided this information to officers, to contact us as soon as possible.

“The road re-opened at around 4.20am on Wednesday 14 August. I want to thank members of the public for their patience while we investigated this serious crash.”

“Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3450 of Tuesday, 13 August, 2024.”