Man dies after car crash on Isle of Skye

A 39-year old man has died following a crash on the Isle of Skye.

Police were called to the incident on the A87 near Breakish, which involved a blue Volkswagen Golf, at around 9.50pm on Monday.

Emergency services attended and the man was taken to Broadford Hospital, where he died a short time later.

Police closed the road for eight hours to allow inquiries to be carried out.

Sergeant Christopher Donaldson said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this difficult time.

“Our inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the crash to contact us.

“I would also ask anyone who saw the car prior to the crash or who has dashcam footage which may assist to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101, quoting reference 3933 of December 2.