Police were called to a crash involving a silver MG and a black BMW S1000 RS motorcycle on the A857 Ness to Stornoway road near to New Park, Newmarket, at around 4.40pm on Saturday
A motorcyclist has lost his life after a crash with a car on the Isle of Lewis.
Officers were called to a collision between a silver MG and a black BMW S1000 RS motorbike on the A857 Ness to Stornoway road close to New Park, Newmarket, at approximately 4.40pm on Saturday.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene and the 56-year-old male rider was rushed to Western Isles Hospital, where he passed away. His relatives have been informed, and no other casualties were reported. The route was shut to enable investigations to take place and reopened at around 5am on Sunday.
The 44-year-old male motorist has been detained in connection with the incident and officers confirmed enquiries continue.
Police are now seeking witnesses following the tragic collision.
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died as a result of this crash,” Police Sergeant Scott MacDonald said.
“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or the vehicles prior to contact us.
“I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash cam footage that could assist to get in touch.”
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 2276 of August 22, 2026.
It comes as two police officers were confirmed as among seven people who died in a crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Pc Matthew Blades, 37, and Pc Tom Clough, 38, were killed when a Volkswagen Passat – which was travelling the wrong way down the dual carriageway – collided with their vehicle that was going in the correct direction.
The five people travelling in the Volkswagen were named on Saturday afternoon; they were all male, aged between 16 and 23. Their families are being supported by officers, Cleveland Police said.
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