Motorcyclist pronounced dead at scene after early morning crash
A man has died following a motorbike crash in the early hours of Saturday morning in East Ayrshire.
Emergency services were called to Main Street in Auchinleck around 12.25am on May 24 following the crash, which involved a blue and white Sherco 290 motorbike.
The 34-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road was closed for around six hours to allow for investigations to take place.
Enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash are ongoing and officers are appealing for anyone with information, or who witnessed the incident, to come forward.
Sergeant Brian Simpson said: 'Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the deceased at this time.
'We are asking anyone who saw the motorbike prior to the crash, or has any dashcam footage, to please contact police. We are also keen to speak with anyone who attended the scene to assist but did not remain to provide their details to officers.
'If you can assist our enquiries in any way, please call police on 101, quoting incident 0082 of May 24, 2025.'
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