Motorcyclist, 43, dies in crash with car as police appeal for witnesses

The 43-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

Motorcyclist, 43, dies in crash with car in Midlothian as police appeal for witnessesdarrensp via iStock

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died in a crash with a car in Midlothian.

A black KTM 990 Super Duke motorbike collided with a grey Kia Sportage car on the B7003 at Roslin Glen around 6.50am on August 14.

The 43-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the car, a 44-year-old man, was not injured.

The road was closed for around six hours for a collision investigation at the scene.

Police are now appealing for anyone who was in the crash around the time and may have witnessed the crash to come forward.

Road policing sergeant Phil Winning said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the motorcyclist who died following this crash.

“I am appealing for any motorist who was on the B7003 and who may have witnessed what happened or had a dashcam device fitted that may have captured the incident or the vehicles immediately prior to the collision.

“Anyone who can assist our enquiries should come forward as soon as possible.”

Those with information or footage should contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 0604 of August 14, 2025.

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