Man charged after fatal crash near Stirling on Christmas Day

David Buckley died after his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car on the A811 west of the city.

Author: Callum McQuadePublished 23rd Sep 2025

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal crash near Stirling on Christmas Day last year which killed a 60-year-old man.

David Buckley died after his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car on the A811 west of the city.

The incident took place at around 2pm and Mr Buckley was pronounced dead at the scene.

After the crash, Mr Buckley's family said he would be "forever missed and never forgotten", describing him as a "wonderful father, husband, son, brother, uncle and friend".

Officers say a 73-year-old man has been arrested and charged after their investigation into the crash.

He was later released.

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