A BIKER has been killed in a collision with a car - the second fatal crash involving a motorcycle in less than three weeks.
The 47-year-old rider, who has not yet been named, sustained fatal injuries in a crash with an Alfa Romeo on the A82 north of Tyndrum. The incident happened at 11.30am on Saturday.
The passenger of the motor car sustained life-threatening injuries.
It comes less than three weeks after a 59-year-old rider and his female pillion passenger were killed in a collision with a car on the A85, near Crianlarich. James Whiteside, from Greenock, and Jacqueline Hennessey, 54, from Tullibody, were pronounced dead at the scene on April 22.
Police Sergeant Roddy MacMillan, from Stirling's Trunk Road Policing department, said: "This is the second such collision in recent weeks involving a motor cycle.
"We will continue to carry out high visibility patrols and enforcement activity in the area to deter further incidents."
Road safety campaigners have recently highlighted figures showing that male motorcyclists in their 40s are more likely than any other group of bikers to be killed in road crashes.
Male bikers aged 40 and 49 make up 20 per cent of all motorcyclists in Scotland but account for 30 per cent of bikers who are killed or seriously injured.
Road Safety Scotland and the Scottish Government launched their Live Fast Die Old campaign targeted at male motorcyclists in their 40s.
Michael McDonnell, Director of Road Safety Scotland, said: "Roughly one biker dying every weekend during the biker season is totally unacceptable, and our aim is to make such a statistic a thing of the past.
"Police Scotland analysis shows that the 40-49 age group is more likely to be killed than any other age group, and the Live Fast Die Old campaign reminds bikers there are simple steps they can take to keep themselves and other bikers safe this summer while still enjoying being out on the road."
The Live Fast Die Old campaign was launched to coincide with the Easter weekend, when bikers would begin taking to the roads again after winter. The campaign also highlights the dangers of left-hand bends, which are responsible for one in three motorbike fatalities.
A Facebook page dedicated to the campaign showcases advice from experts and fellow bikers, offering YouTube videos and tips on biking techniques, route recommendations, upcoming events, and how to stay safe.
Chief Superintendent Iain Murray from Police Scotland said: "While we want bikers to enjoy the fantastic roads and scenery that Scotland has to offer, we want them to keep them safe, especially on left hand bends.
"The Live Fast Die Old campaign is a fantastic opportunity for us to talk directly to bikers, encouraging them to enjoy the season while thinking about the safety aspects of their ride. Ultimately living fast and dying old."
Motorcyclists make up one per cent of Scotland's road traffic, but account for 13 per cent of its fatalities. Throughout the biking season it is not unusual to see at least one fatality each weekend, although death rates are declining in Scotland.
Between 2004-2008, an average of 42 bikers a year died on Scotland's roads. In the last five years, that has fallen to an average of 31 per year.
Meanwhile, police are investigating after a man in his 20s died following a road traffic collision on the B9039 at Ardersier on Saturday.
The crash involving a Citroen Picasso and a Honda CRV occurred at 8.10am.
A further male and female were taken to Raigmore Hospital with injuries.
Anyone with information about either fatal crash is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.
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