A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash with a car in Moray on Friday night.
Emergency services were called to the B9089 Burghead to Roselie road around half a mile north of the Roseisle Distillery at around 7.30pm following reports of a collision.
Police confirmed a 21-year-old man died in the accident involving a silver Vauxhall Astra and a 125cc motorcycle.
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Sergeant Steve Milne, of the Road Policing Unit for the North-east, said: “First of all, I would say that our thoughts are with the friends and family of everyone involved with this tragic incident.
“I would appeal for anyone who was aware of a silver Vauxhall Astra or a 125cc motorcycle at about 7.30pm last night on the B9089 between Roseisle to Burghead road to contact the police on 101”
The road has now re-opened following investigations through the night.
At the time of the accident, a police spokesman said:
“Emergency services are currently in attendance at a serious road traffic collision on the B9089 between Burghead and Roseisle, Moray.
“Police were alerted to the collision around 7.30pm and can confirm a car and motorcycle were involved.
“The road is closed with local diversions in place.”