Further appeal following fatal A941 crash in Moray as police learn of social media video showing e-bike riders prior to incident
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POLICE investigating a crash on the A941 which resulted in the deaths of two Moray teenagers say they are aware of footage circulating on social media showing one of the vehicles involved prior to the incident as they continue to appeal for information.
The incident, which occurred at the junction with the B9135 between Lossiemouth and Elgin at around 8pm on Monday, involved a Sur-ron Bee-X e-bike, a blue Vauxhall Mokka, a red Renault Clio, a black Vauxhall Corsa and a white VW Golf.
Officers say they have learned of a video circulating on social media which appears to show the e-bike and its riders before the crash.
Police are looking to speak to anyone with information on the video or the person who filmed it as enquiries continue.
Two teenagers, who were passengers on the bike, were pronounced dead at the scene.
One has been named as 17-year-old Marcus Beck. His family and that of the 16-year-old male have both asked for privacy at this time.
A 14-year-old male youth, the rider of the bike, was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin with serious injuries where he remains. His condition is described as stable.
The driver of the Mokka, a 54-year-old man, was also taken to Dr Gray’s for treatment and was later released.
Police have been working in partnership with Moray Council to ensure public safety as members of the community travel to the site of the crash to lay flowers.
As such, tributes have been moved alongside the nearby cycle path on the south side of the junction.
Sergeant Iain Nicholson said: “Our extensive enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing and we are particularly keen to hear from anyone with information on a video which appears to show the e-bike and its riders at an earlier time.
“We understand that this has been an extremely traumatic incident not only to the families and friends of those involved, but also the wider community.
“People will rightly want to pay tribute and we respectfully ask anyone visiting the site to please park sensibly and away from the junction for everyone’s safety, or alternatively reach the area via the cycle path.”
Anyone with information is being urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3247 of Monday, March 25, 2024.
