A83, United Kingdom: A fatal collision on the A83 near Tarbert, Argyll and Bute, has left one motorcyclist dead and another seriously injured following a crash involving a car and two motorcycles. The incident prompted a lengthy road closure as emergency services responded and investigators examined the scene.
According to Police Scotland, officers were called to the A83 at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026, after receiving reports of a collision involving a car and two motorcycles near Tarbert. Emergency services, including ambulance crews, attended the scene shortly after the incident was reported.
A 61-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of first responders. A second rider, a 58-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and was transported to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for further treatment. The occupants of the car were not reported to have suffered life-threatening injuries, according to the latest information released by authorities.
The A83 remained closed for several hours while specialist collision investigators carried out examinations and recovery crews cleared the vehicles involved. The road reopened at approximately 8:35 p.m., allowing traffic to resume after significant disruption.
Police Scotland confirmed that investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing. Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision to come forward as they work to establish exactly what happened.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released publicly, pending formal identification and notification of next of kin.
