Motorcyclist, 30, dies after crash involving Land Rover
Emergency services were called to the crash, involving a KTM 790 Duke and a Land Rover Discovery, at around 6.35pm on Sunday.
The incident happened on the B790 Houston Road, Johnstone.
The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers confirmed the occupants of the Land Rover were not injured.
Police Scotland is urging anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward.
Sergeant Ally Wright said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died.
'We are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances and would like to thank all the motorists who remained at the scene to speak with officers.
'We would ask anyone who witnessed the collision and has yet to speak with police, to please come forward. Anyone with relevant dash-cam footage is also asked to contact us.
'If you can help, please call police on 101, quoting incident 2960 of May 18, 2025.'
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