A motorcyclist has died after a crash with a car in the Scottish Borders
Emergency services raced to the A708, between Yarrow Valley and Moffat at around 4pm on Sunday, July 10.
A BMW R1250 GS motorbike had collided with a stationery Vauxhall Meriva, the driver of which was not injured.
However, motorcyclist Andrew Atkinson, aged 58, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
A 34-year-old man was arrested in connection with road traffic offences but has been released pending further enquiries.
The road was closed for around seven hours while crash investigations took place following the fatal incident.
Lothian and Borders Road Policing Sergeant Barry Sommerville said: “My thoughts go out to Andrew’s wife, daughters, grandsons and friends at this very difficult time.
“We are working to piece together exactly what happened in the lead up to this crash and I would urge anyone with information or dash-cam footage to contact police.
“Andrew was travelling with two other bikers at the time, maybe you remember seeing the group in the area around 4pm? If so please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 2416 no. of 10 July, 2022.
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