Motorcyclist fighting for life and woman arrested after A9 crash

Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision near Latheron at around 9.50am on Sunday.

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A motorcyclist is fighting for their life in hospital following a crash on the A9 in the Highlands.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision, which involved a motorcycle and car, two miles north of Latheron at around 9.50am on Sunday.

The motorcyclist was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where they remain in critical condition.

The driver and passenger of the car were taken to hospital as a precaution and later released.

One woman was arrested and charged in connection with a road traffic offence and released.

She is due to appear in court at a later date.

Police Scotland is urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.

Sergeant Neil MacDonald said: “Our enquiries into the full circumstances of this crash are ongoing and I would urge anyone who saw what happened, or who may have dash-cam footage from the area at the time, to contact us as soon as possible.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1043 of August 10, 2025.”

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