A biker killed in a crash on the A96 has been described as a “lovely, warm man”.
Andrew Wright, from Elgin, died on Sunday morning following a collision between his motorcycle and a car near Alves, on the A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road.
Tributes have since flooded in for the 34-year-old.
Mr Wright was known to be a keen motorcyclist, owning a black Yamaha Tracer 9 motorcycle.
On a police social media post naming Mr Wright, more than 100 people left messages with condolences, saying that he was a “lovely, warm man” taken too soon.
Eran Craig wrote: “RIP Andy. Such a lovely warm man. Taken far too soon. Thoughts and love to your family.”
Evan McIntosh commented: “Tragic news, really nice guy, thoughts and condolences to all Andy’s family and friends.”
Moira Moran added: “RIP Andy you were a lovely young man and I remember fondly the time spent working with you, my sincerest thoughts are with your family and friends.”
Tributes paid to the motorcyclist
Natalie Whyte offered her condolences, writing: “So very sorry to read this. Deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
Marjorie Ross wrote: “So sad, thinking of his family on this very sad time. RIP young man, taken too soon.”
While Gemma Nicol commented: “My heart goes out to this man’s family. My husband’s the same-age rider and also a dad in the same circles of riders that go out. I can’t even begin the imagine your pain we all dread this day when they leave.”
Friend Sara Burr wrote: “I can’t comprehend what I’m reading. This is beyond words.”
Chiara Coletto commented: “Rest in peace Andy, it was a pleasure to know you.
Jenna Connelly wrote: “Absolutely heartbreaking my thoughts are with the family.”
