Teenager dies after quad bike crashes off Highlands road Published duration 22 February

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A teenager has died after his quad bike crashed off a country road in the Highlands.

Adam Reid, 18, from Muir of Ord, was pronounced dead at the scene at Docharty Brae, near the Glen Wyvis Distillery in Dingwall.

Police, paramedics and fire crews were called following the incident around 14:45 on Friday.

Eyewitnesses told BBC Scotland the vehicle appeared to have gone off the road down a steep embankment.

The road was closed until 19:50 to allow an investigations to take place.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said inquiries were ongoing to establish the circumstances.

Sgt Ewan Calder added: "Our thoughts are with Adam's family and friends at this time."