Appeal for information after motorcyclist dies in weekend crash

A 46-year-old man has been  charged in connection with an armed robbery in West Lothian.placeholder image
A 46-year-old man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery in West Lothian.
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the B966 Fettercairn to Edzell road at Cairnton of Balbegno.

The incident happened around 6.10pm on Saturday (June 21) and involved a blue and white Suzuki GSXR 750 motorcycle.

Emergency services attended and the motorcyclist, a 59-year-old man, was pronounced dead. The road was closed and re-opened around 12.10am the following morning.. Sergeant Dave Cooper said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died and an investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances. We would also like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen what happened or have dash-cam footage that could help.” Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3053 of Saturday, June 21, 2025.

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