Tragic Cycling Death on A85 Near Crianlarich
Forth Valley road cops are hunting witnesses after a fatal crash on the A85 left a 74-year-old cyclist dead.
Collision Details
The crash happened just before 6pm on Monday, 23 August 2021. The elderly man was cycling westbound towards Crianlarich when he collided with a Scania R450 lorry.
Emergency teams rushed to the scene, but sadly, the cyclist was pronounced dead at once.
Investigation Underway
The A85 was shut for nearly eight hours as officers carried out a full collision investigation.
Sergeant David Marr from Stirling Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased at this time.
“We are conducting extensive enquiries into the circumstances of this incident and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
“If you were in the area and witnessed the crash, or have any potential dashcam footage which could assist our investigation, please call police on 101, quoting incident 3034 of 23 August.”
Witnesses Urgently Needed
- Were you near the A85 on 23 August at 5.45pm?
- Do you have dashcam footage of the crash?
- Contact Police Scotland immediately on 101 with incident number 3034.
Your information could be vital in piecing together what happened in this tragic collision.
