Appeal following fatal crash in Wick

Road policing officers appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash in Wick.

The crash happened around 10.25 pm on Wednesday, 30 April, 2025, on the B874 near to Watten Cemetery and involved a grey Yamaha motorcycle and a red Renault Clio.

The 18-year-old male motorcyclist was taken to Caithness General Hospital where he later died. His next of kin have been informed.

The driver and passenger of the car were uninjured.

The road was closed while investigations were ongoing and re-opened about 6.55am on Thursday, 1 May, 2025.

Sergeant Calum MacAulay of Road Policing North said: “Our inquiries are continuing to understand the full circumstances of what happened. Sadly, the male motorcyclist died, and our thoughts are with his family and friends.

“I would ask anyone who may have seen either the car or the motorbike prior to the crash, or who may have dash-cam footage to contact us as soon as possible.

“Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 4119 of Wednesday, 30 April, 2025.”