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Investigation into Ross-shire man's motorcycle death concludes


By Louise Glen

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Police at the scene of the accident in Culduthel Road last year.
Police at the scene of the accident in Culduthel Road last year.

Circumstances leading up to the death of a Tain man in Inverness will not be investigated further at a fatal accident inquiry.

Builder’s labourer James Lynagh (33) was killed when the Suzuki GSF600, he had recently bought crashed into another vehicle in Culduthel Road in the early hours of June 29 last year.

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service had instructed the independent Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) to examine the circumstances leading up to the tragedy.

However, the Crown Office has now reviewed all the information and concluded there will be no further investigation.

A Crown Office spokesman said: “The investigation into the death, under the direction of Scottish Fatalities Investigation Unit (SFIU) has now concluded.

“After careful consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case, the procurator fiscal concluded that no further investigation is required.”

James Lynagh.
James Lynagh.

Inspector Donald Mackinnon said: “The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner investigated the circumstances around the lead up to the road traffic collision in which James sadly died.

“The PIRC submitted a report to the Procurator Fiscal who concluded that no further investigation is required. Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of James.”

Shortly after his death, Mr Lynagh’s family paid tribute to their “boy with a huge heart”.

They added: “James was a loving son to Rosie, brother to Kerry and doting dad to Riley and will be greatly missed.”

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