A 34-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash in Moray has been named.
Andrew Wright, from Elgin, died on Sunday following the crash on the A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road, near Alves.
The incident, which involved a black Yamaha Tracer 9 and a white Hyundai i10, happened between Forres and Alves.
Emergency services were called to the scene, near Alves Wood, just after 8.30am but Mr Wright died at the scene.
The female driver of the car was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin with minor injuries.
The road was closed for around 11 hours as police carried out inquiries at the scene, reopening at about 7.40pm.
Police launch investigation into fatal A96 crash
Police have launched an investigation as they work to piece together the events leading up to the crash.
Motorists are being asked to review their dashcam footage to assist officers with their inquiries.
Sergeant Alexander Bowser-Riley said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the motorcyclist at this very sad time.
“I would urge anyone who saw either vehicle shortly prior to the collision, particularly on the A96 between Elgin and Forres, who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage to contact us.
“Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting incident 1112 of July 30.”