Motorcyclist who died in crash with van on rural road is named

A motorcyclist who died in a crash with a van has been named by police.

Julien Marchand died after his motorcycle and a van crashed on the the A819 near Tullich, Argyll and Bute.

The 48-year-old’s Triumph Tiger motorcycle collided with a Ford Transit Luton van some time before 4.05pm on Friday, May 23.

Emergency services responded and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the van was uninjured and the road was closed for about 10 hours while an investigation took place.

Sergeant Kenneth Malaney, of Police Scotland, said: “Our thoughts remain with Julien’s family and friends as they come to terms with their loss.

“Our inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash are ongoing and we are asking anyone who have any information to contact police.”

Mr Marchand’s family has asked for privacy.

Anyone who can help with police inquiries has been asked to call the force on 101, quoting incident number 2380 of May 23.