Police appeal for witnesses after motorcyclist is killed in crash

A motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle crash in North Lanarkshire.

The collision, which involved a blue Yamaha YZF R1 motorcycle and a red Ford Focus car, happened on the A775 Edinburgh Road at about 4.25pm on Monday.

Emergency services attended and the 37-year-old man riding the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

The driver of the car, a 59-year-old man, was not injured.

Police are appealing for information about the crash which happened near the junction for Biggar Road, north of Motherwell.

Sergeant Nick Twigg said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died.

“Our inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and anyone who can assist is asked to get in touch.

“If you were driving near the area at the time, and have not already spoken to police, or have dashcam that could assist, then please make contact with officers.”

Following the crash the road was closed for accident investigation work and reopened at about 11.25pm on Monday.

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2476 of Monday September 16.