A motorcyclist has been killed in a one-vehicle crash in Inverness.
Emergency services were called to Culduthel Road at around 3.10am.
Police said the 33-year-old male rider has died and his next of kin are aware.
Road Policing Sergeant Chris Murray said: “The collision involved a blue Suzuki GSF600 motorcycle which was travelling towards Inverness City Centre which left Culduthel road near to its junction with Temple Crescent.
“Culduthel Road has been closed between Drummond Road and Cauldean Road and is likely to remain closed for some time.
“Local diversions are in place and we are grateful to residents for their pateince while collision investigation is carried out.
“Anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw the motorcycle prior to the incident is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 0831 of 29 June.”
Motorcyclist killed in one-vehicle Inverness crash