A CYCLIST who died after being hit by a car while taking part in a “traffic-free” organised event in Inverness has been named by police.
Steven Wilson, 49, was hit by a BMW 120 M Sport vehicle on Island Bank Road during the Loch Ness Etape event at around 12.10pm on Sunday.
Organisers of Loch Ness Etape said the man was hit next to the event area, which follows a 66-mile route on “traffic-free” roads, and received immediate medical attention.
The 49-year-old was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness and pronounced dead a short time later, the emergency services said.
Police said enquiries into the crash remain ongoing at this time.
Sergeant Lewis Macleod said: “Our thoughts remain with Mr Wilson’s family and friends at this difficult time.
“Our enquiries into the crash are ongoing and we ask anyone who witnessed the crash and hasn’t spoken to police to come forward.”
In a statement posted on social media, Etape Loch Ness’s event director, Malcolm Sutherland, said his team is offering their full support to the friends and family of Wilson.
He said: “We are truly devastated by the news and our heartfelt thoughts are with the rider’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
“We are offering them our full support, and also supporting those affected at the event.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 1334 of April 27.
