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Investigation into death of Tain biker who died in Inverness crash


By Alasdair Fraser

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A probe into police actions leading up to the death of a Tain man in a motorbike crash in Inverness has been referred to Scotland’s prosecution service.

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 (COPFS) instructed the independent Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) to examine the circumstances of the tragedy.

PIRC has now concluded that probe and submitted findings to the Crown Office.

Should COPFS decide those findings merit further action, it is understood the most likely outcome will be a fatal accident inquiry, rather than criminal proceedings.

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

The family said: “James was a loving son to Rosie, brother to Kerry and doting dad to Riley (8) and will be greatly missed.”

A spokesman for PIRC said: “It is now a matter for the Crown Office to consider the findings and decide whether there will be any further proceedings.”

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