Motorcyclist, 56, dies in crash with car and van
The 59-year-old motorcyclist was riding a Suzuki DL150 a short distance to the south of where the West Highland Way crosses the A82 south of Tyndrum around 11.30am on Friday before the crash with a Ford Puma car and Volkswagen Transporter van.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and no one from the other vehicles was injured.
The road was closed for nearly nine hours while investigations were carried out.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to get in touch.
Sergeant Louise Beale, of the Road Policing Unit in Stirling, said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died.
'Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances, and I would urge anyone with information who hasn't yet spoken to us to get in touch.
'We would also be keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage from the area.
'Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 1156 of August 1, 2025.'
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