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Family of tragic Ross-shire dad (33) thank friends for support as police renew appeal for witnesses


By Hector MacKenzie

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James Lynagh (33) was confirmed by police as the victim of the collision.
James Lynagh (33) was confirmed by police as the victim of the collision.

POLICE have officially named the Ross-shire dad who died following a motorbike accident in Inverness at the weekend as James Lynagh (33) from Tain, as his family sent out thanks for support received since the tragedy.

The incident happened around 3.15am on Saturday on the city's Culduthel Road.

Mr Lynagh was the rider of a Suzuki GSF600 motorcycle, which was the only vehicle involved in the collision.

His family has released a statement through Police Scotland. It says: “We would like to thank all our friends and family for their support. James was a loving son to Rosie, brother to Kerry and doting dad to Riley and will be greatly missed.”

Road policing sergeant Chris Murray said: "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of James at this difficult time.

"We are continuing investigate the circumstances of the collision and are appealing for witnesses, specifically the owner of a light coloured Mercedes private hire or taxi vehicle which was in the Culduthel Road area around 3.15am, who may have seen the motorcycle prior to the collision."

Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, referring to incident 831 of June 29.

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner are conducting a separate investigation into the circumstances leading up to the collision and Police Scotland are assisting with the PIRC's enquiries.


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