Body discovered on A941 near Lossiemouth 'may have been struck by vehicle', police confirm

A body that was discovered on a road during the search for a man who was reported missing may have been “struck by a vehicle”, police have said.

John Geddes, from Moray, was last seen in the Coulardhill area of Lossiemouth around 10.30pm on Monday, November 11.

Specialist resources had been deployed in the search for the 33-year-old and police confirmed the body of a man was found on the A941 road near Lossiemouth, between the B9103 and the B9135, at around 4.10pm on Sunday.

The body is yet to be formally identified but officers confirmed the family of John Geddes has been made aware.

Following extensive enquiries, officers believe Mr Geddes may have been struck by a vehicle, but a post mortem has yet to take place.

A car and its driver have subsequently been traced in connection and enquiries remain ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson: “We are working to piece together Mr Geddes’ last movements to establish the exact circumstances leading up him being found on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

“A post mortem will take place in due course to establish the cause of death however, following extensive enquiries since he was traced, officers believe Mr Geddes may have been struck by a vehicle. They are following a number of lines of enquiry in relation to this.

“A car and its driver have been traced and enquiries continue to gather more details.”