Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital and driver arrested after crash

Emergency services were alerted to the crash involving a motorbike and a car near Glencoe on Wednesday.

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital and driver arrested after crash on A82 near GlencoeiStock

A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital and a driver was arrested following a crash on the A82 in the Highlands.

Emergency services were alerted to the crash involving a motorbike and a car near Glencoe at around 12pm on Wednesday.

The motorcyclist, a 57-year-old man, was airlifted to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Officers said the 50-year-old driver of the car was arrested in connection with the incident.

Enquiries into the crash are ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12pm on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, we were called to a report of a crash involving a motorbike and a car on the A82 near Glencoe.

“Emergency services attended, and the 57-year-old male rider of the motorbike was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow by air ambulance.

“The 50-year-old car driver was arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing.”

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