Motorcyclist who died in Inverness accident will be 'greatly missed'
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The family of a motorcyclist who died in an accident in Inverness at the weekend have said he will be "greatly missed".
James Lynagh (33) from Tain died in the accident in Culduthel Road at around 3.15am on Saturday.
No other vehicles were involved in the accident.
His family have today released the following statement through police: “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 to 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 is conducting a separate investigation into the circumstances leading up to the collision and Police Scotland are assisting with the its enquiries.