Scots dad found dead six days after going missing ‘may have been struck by car’

A Scottish dad, John Geddes, who had gone missing, was found dead after six days in Lossiemouth. The police suspect that he may have been struck by a car. John, 33, disappeared from the Coulardhill area in Lossiemouth at approximately 10:30 pm on Monday, November 11. A search involving coastguard and lifeboat crews commenced, and a body was discovered on the A941 near the Moray town around 4:30 pm on Sunday.

Following thorough investigations, the police believe that John Geddes may have been the victim of a vehicle collision. Multiple leads are being pursued in connection with this case, with a car and driver having been identified, and investigations ongoing. John’s family, who had anxiously joined the search effort while appealing for help on social media, expressed their distress. His sister-in-law, Colleen Taylor, pleaded for community assistance in locating him.

Tragically, after John’s body was found, Colleen expressed shock and disbelief at the circumstances surrounding his discovery. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the incident. The police are diligently working to understand John Geddes’ final movements and the events leading up to his discovery on November 17, 2024. A post mortem examination will be conducted to determine the cause of death, although the police currently suspect a collision with a vehicle. Enquiries are ongoing, and information is being gathered to ascertain the full details of the situation.

The family’s anguish and the potential hit-and-run nature of this incident underscore the need for road safety vigilance and support for families of missing persons in such troubling times. The community’s swift response and the ongoing police efforts are crucial in shedding light on this tragic event and providing closure to the family and loved ones of John Geddes.