Motorcyclist, 60, dies after crash with car near Stirling

A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a car west of Stirling on Christmas Day.

The 60-year-old man died after his grey Moto Guzzi V100 hit a red Audi A7 on the A811 between Kings Knot roundabout and Kippen Station roundabout near Leckie at around 2pm.

Emergency services attended but the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been contacted by police.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this difficult time

The driver of the car, a 72-year-old man, was taken to Forth Valley Hospital and checked for minor injuries.

Inspector Andrew Thomson said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this difficult time. We will continue to support them throughout the investigation.

“I am now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, and who has not already spoken to officers, to get in touch.

“I would also appeal to anyone who was driving in this area around that time and who may have dashcam footage which could assist us to contact us.”

Anyone with information can call Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 1209 of December 25 2024.