‘He will be missed so much’ - Teenager who died in A941 crash named as Marcus Beck from Elgin
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AN ELGIN teenager who died after an e-bike he was a passenger on was involved in a crash will be “missed so very much”, his grieving family have said.
Marcus Beck (17) was one of two teenagers who died after a collision on the A941 from Elgin to Lossiemouth that involved an e-bike and four cars.
A 16-year-old boy who died has not yet been formally named by police. Both families have asked for privacy.
A statement from Marcus’ family reads: “Marcus was a young man who loved going out and about with his mates. He will be missed so very much by all of his family and his friends.
“We cannot begin to explain what a shock this has been for everyone and we would like time to be able to come to terms with what has happened.”
The incident happened on the A941 between Lossiemouth and Elgin at the junction with the B9135 at around 8pm on Monday, March 25.
A Sur-ron e-bike, a blue Vauxhall Mokka, a red Renault Clio, a black Vauxhall Corsa and a white Volkswagen Golf were all involved in the crash.
Emergency services attended and the two teenagers were pronounced dead at the scene.
A 14-year-old male youth, the rider of the bike, was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin with serious injuries. His condition is described as stable.
The driver of the Mokka, a 54-year-old man, was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin for treatment and has since been released. No one else was injured.
The road was closed for crash investigation work to be carried out and re-opened at around 11am.
Police are continuing to appeal for any information that may help their investigation.
Sergeant Iain Nicholson said: “Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of all involved. This is an incident that has also affected the wider community at what is a very upsetting and difficult time for all.
“Our investigation into the crash is ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who has not already spoken to officers and who could help with our enquiries to come forward.
“If you information, such as dash-cam, or saw anything at the time of the crash that could assist officers then please get in touch.”
Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3247 of Monday, March 25, 2024.
