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Three biker deaths prompt warning Three biker deaths prompt warning
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Three motorcyclists have been killed in weekend accidents and one has been injured, prompting warnings about road safety.Three motorcyclists have been killed in weekend accidents and one has been injured, prompting warnings about road safety.
Three of the four incidents did not involve other vehicles. Two of the four incidents did not involve other vehicles.
A woman died in Caithness, a crash killed a young man in Aberdeenshire and a man was killed on the M8.A woman died in Caithness, a crash killed a young man in Aberdeenshire and a man was killed on the M8.
Neil Greig from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) said it was a tragic reminder of the need for caution on Scotland's roads.Neil Greig from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) said it was a tragic reminder of the need for caution on Scotland's roads.
He said: "In general terms, what seems to be the case is that on rural roads when there are accidents involving motorcyclists it is the rider's fault. They may have been going too fast, or misjudged a corner.He said: "In general terms, what seems to be the case is that on rural roads when there are accidents involving motorcyclists it is the rider's fault. They may have been going too fast, or misjudged a corner.
'Challenge the road''Challenge the road'
"In our towns and cities it seems to be motorists who are responsible for the accidents.""In our towns and cities it seems to be motorists who are responsible for the accidents."
Mr Greig, who was attending an IAM conference on safety for motorbike riders, said attitude and skills the were biggest dangers facing riders in rural settings.Mr Greig, who was attending an IAM conference on safety for motorbike riders, said attitude and skills the were biggest dangers facing riders in rural settings.
He said riders often thought in terms of "challenging the road", but that they did not always have the skills or sufficient training to do so on the big bikes many people are riding.He said riders often thought in terms of "challenging the road", but that they did not always have the skills or sufficient training to do so on the big bikes many people are riding.
Mr Greig urged riders to do as many courses as possible, like the police Ridesafe courses or those offered by the IAM.Mr Greig urged riders to do as many courses as possible, like the police Ridesafe courses or those offered by the IAM.
Michelle Smith, 40, from Ellon in Aberdeenshire was heading north on the A99 at the Hill of Stanes junction when she was killed at 1930 BST on Friday.Michelle Smith, 40, from Ellon in Aberdeenshire was heading north on the A99 at the Hill of Stanes junction when she was killed at 1930 BST on Friday.
Northern Constabulary said no other vehicles were involved in the accident.Northern Constabulary said no other vehicles were involved in the accident.
Driver injuredDriver injured
Grampian Police say 21-year-old Andy Barron was killed when his orange Kawasaki crashed on the A93 near Dinnet on Friday.Grampian Police say 21-year-old Andy Barron was killed when his orange Kawasaki crashed on the A93 near Dinnet on Friday.
Once again, no other vehicle was involved in the incident which happened at about 2140 BST on Thursday 2 July.Once again, no other vehicle was involved in the incident which happened at about 2140 BST on Thursday 2 July.
A man died on Saturday night after his motorcycle was involved in an accident with a car on the M8 shortly before midnight. A man died on Saturday night after his motorcycle lost controlo and hit the central reservation of the M8 shortly before midnight.
The driver of the car was slightly injured in the incident which happened near the Shotts interchange, (J5). The incident which happened near the Shotts interchange, (J5).
And a 19-year-old man is in a serious condition after a motorbike crash on Niddrie Mains Road in Edinburgh. And a 19-year-old man is in hospital with serious head injuries after his Red Yamaha Fazer motorcycle was involved in a crash with two cars.
No other vehicle was involved in that accident. The accident happened on Edinburgh's Niddrie Mains Road at 0150 BST on Sunday morning.