Tragedy as young motorcyclist dies after fatal crash in Wishaw

Following a terrible collision in Wishaw on Sunday afternoon, September 29, a teenage motorcyclist has passed away.

At approximately 4:25 p.m., emergency personnel hurried to the A775 Edinburgh Road, close to the intersection with Biggar Road, but the 37-year-old male was tragically declared dead there.

It is known that a red Ford Focus automobile and his blue Yamaha YZF R1 motorcycle collided. The 59-year-old male driver of the vehicle escaped unharmed.
After the route was stopped to conduct accident investigation work, it reopened at approximately 11:25 p.m.
Police Scotland have asked anyone with knowledge to come forward and said that investigations are still ongoing.

Road Policing Sergeant Nick Twigg stated: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends.”

“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and anyone who can assist is asked to get in touch.

“If you were driving near the area at the time and have not already spoken to police, or have dash-cam that could assist then please make contact with officers.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2476 of Sunday, 29 September, 2024.

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