Third person who died in Borders motorcycle crash named
The third person who died in the Scottish Borders motorcycle crash on Sunday, 28 July, 2024 has been named.
37-year-old Jason Gibbon, from Northumberland, was riding his Suzuki GSXR between Bonchester Bridge and Carter Bar when he was involved in a collision with a Kawasaki ZX1400 motorbike.
The 30-year-old rider and 23-year-old pillion passenger of the Kawaski bike also died.
Jason's family have released the following statement:
"We are devastated of the loss of a much loved son, brother, uncle, boyfriend and devoted friend to many. He will be greatly, sadly missed. We are comforted by the messages from many. We would like to ask for privacy to allow the family to grieve at this very difficult time. "
Sergeant Barry Sommerville said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the all who died in this crash.
"If you were in the area at the time and have information, including dash-cam, that could assist with our investigation then please make contact with us.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2028 of 28 July, 2024.