Police are appealing for information after a man died in a crash on the B9176 near Alness.
The collision happened around 7.20pm on Wednesday 6 August and involved a yellow Suzuki motorcycle and a white Iveco van.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 31-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the van was not injured.
The road remained closed overnight while investigations were carried out and reopened around 2.40am on Thursday 7 August.
Police Scotland has now launched an appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage from anyone who may have been travelling in the area around the time of the crash.
Sergeant Christopher Donaldson said the man’s family and friends were very much in officers’ thoughts at this incredibly difficult time.
He urged anyone who saw the incident, or who might have footage that could help, to get in touch with police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 3167 of Wednesday 6 August 2025.