Pensioner fighting for life after crash between motorbike and campervan

The rider of the motorbike, a 73-year-old man, was airlifted to hospital in Glasgow after the colliding with the campervan.

Pensioner fighting for life after crash between motorbike and campervan on A87 at Glen ShielGoogle Maps

A motorcyclist is in a life threatening condition in hospital after a crash with a campervan on the A87.

Emergency services were called to the scene near Glen Shiel on Friday after the crash occurred between a Triumph Motorcycle and a Fiat Doblo campervan.

A male motorcyclist, aged 73, was airlifted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where is condition is being described as life threatening.

Police say the occupants of the campervan were checked over by the Scottish Ambulance Service at the scene but did not require hospital treatment.

The incident occurred around 5.20pm and the road remained shut until Saturday morning around 3am.

Officers are now appealing to any witnesses for information.

Sergeant Neil Macdonald said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this crash and we are appealing for anyone who witnessed it and who hasn’t already spoken to police to get in touch.

“If you were in the area and saw what happened or have dash-cam footage which may assist us please contact us as soon as possible.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 3143 of August 25, 2023.”

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