A scooter rider killed in a crash with a van in the Scottish Highlands has been named by police as Ian Calder from Thurso.
The 69-year-old was driving a white Vespa scooter when it collided with a white Ford Transit van towing a trailer, on the A836 road between Thurso and Forss in Caithness, around 9.40am on Wednesday.
Police said that Mr Calder was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers have asked members of the public to submit dashcam footage as their investigation into the crash continues.
Sergeant Ewan Calder, of the Highland and Islands Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with Mr Calder’s family and friends at this difficult time.
“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I would urge anyone who may have information who hasn’t yet spoken to police to come forward.
“We also remain keen to speak to anyone who was driving on the A836 on Wednesday and may have dashcam footage.
“If you can help then please call 101, quoting incident 0778 of 6 October.”
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