Road in Moray closed for police reconstruction of man's death

A road in Moray will be closed for a police reconstruction as part of the investigation into the death of a man whose body was found near a quarry.

Officers said the A941 between the B9135 and Inchbroom Road in Lossiemouth will be closed from 7pm on Friday for around an hour to carry out the reconstruction.

The body of John Geddes was discovered near the A941 close to the Sunbank Quarry entrance around 4.10pm on November 17.

The 33-year-old was last seen in the Coulardhill area of Lossiemouth around 10.30pm on November 11 before he was reported missing by his family on November 12.

A large-scale search operation was launched into his disappearance involving mountain rescue teams and police dogs.

His cause of death is still to be confirmed, but police believe he may have been struck by a car.

The vehicle and driver have been traced, and investigations are continuing.

A Police Scotland statement on Friday said: “The A941 between the B9135 and Inchbroom Road, Lossiemouth, will be closed from 7pm tonight to allow for a reconstruction to be carried out.

“Traffic will require to divert along the B9135 to access Lossiemouth.

“The road will be closed for approximately one hour. Thanks for your assistance.”

Detective Inspector Andrew Wilson said last month: “Our thoughts are with Mr Geddes’ family at this very difficult time.

“We are appealing for witnesses who may have been in the area of Elgin Road and the A941 near Lossiemouth between 10.30pm and 11.30pm on Monday, November 11, 2024.

“Please contact us if you saw anyone walking in this area, specifically along the side of the A941 near Sunbank Quarry, or if you were driving and have dashcam footage which may assist with our enquiry.”

Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting reference number 2252 of November 17.