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James Moncur

Biker dies in horror Dumfries and Galloway crash

Police are investigating a fatal road crash in which a biker died.

The 64-year-old was declared dead at the scene of the horror incident on the A701 in Dumfries and Galloway.

Emergency services attended the accident near Moffat but tragically nothing could be done for the rider.

Police have appealed for anyone with information about the crash which happened at 5.50pm on Friday and involved a red and black motorbike, to contact them.

They are particularly keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage.

Sergeant William Broatch, of Lockerbie Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts go out to the family and friends affected by this incident.

“Officers are continuing to carry out a thorough investigation into this crash and we are looking for assistance from the public to establish the exact circumstances surrounding this.

“I would ask that if you were in the area at the time and have any information that could assist us or any possible dash cam footage of the incident, that you get in touch with officers.”

Police can be contacted on 101 quoting incident number 3023 of 18/09/2020.

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