Appeal after Dumfries crash involving a motor trike and a car

Police Scotland is appealing for information following a serious crash on the A710 Dumfries to Dalbeattie coastal road.

The incident happened around 4.25pm on Friday, 13 June, close to New Abbey and involved a red Fiat 500 and a motor trike.

The riders of the trike, a 66-year-old man and a 59-year-old woman were taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment. There were no other injuries.

The road was closed for around 11 hours to allow enquiries to be carried out.

Road Policing Constable Keith Mckinnell said: “Our enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this crash and I would appeal to any witnesses to please contact police.

"We are keen to speak to a large group of motorcyclists who were seen in the area shortly before the collision and may have information.

“In addition, drivers with dash-cam footage around the time of the incident are asked to come forward as this may assist with our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 2507 of 13 June, 2025.