Motorcyclist from Newcastle who died after crashing in Dumfries and Galloway named

A motorcyclist who died after crashing in Dumfries and Galloway throughout a gaggle trip has been named by police.

Paul Armstrong, 41, sustained deadly accidents following the collision close to to Boreland on the B723 Annan to Eskdalemuir street.

Emergency companies had been alerted, however Mr Armstrong, from Newcastle, was pronounced lifeless on the scene.

No different autos had been concerned within the crash, which occurred at round 2.30pm on Sunday.

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The street was closed for a number of hours to permit for an investigation to happen.

A Police Scotland spokesperson mentioned: “An investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information which has not yet been passed to police is asked to call 101.”