Motorcyclist in fatal accident named as Tain man
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Police Scotland have confirmed that the motorcyclist who died following a road traffic collision on Culduthel Road in Inverness on Saturday was James Lynagh, 33, from Tain.
The incident happened around 3.15am.
Mr Lynagh was the rider of a Suzuki GSF600 motorcycle, which was the only vehicle involved in the collision.
His family has asked that the following statement is released through Police Scotland: “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 are conducting a separate investigation into the circumstances leading up to the collision and Police Scotland are assisting with the PIRC's enquiries.
