Dead man 'may have been struck by a vehicle'

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Image caption, Police have been investigating at the scene near Lossiemouth

A man found dead in Moray may have been struck by a vehicle, police have said.

John Geddes, 33, had been reported missing from the Lossiemouth area last week.

His body was found on Sunday and the A941 road near Lossiemouth was closed between the B9103 and the B9135 as a result.

Police Scotland said officers believed Mr Geddes may have been struck by a vehicle. A car and its driver have been traced and inquiries are continuing.

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Image caption, John Geddes had been reported missing

"We are working to piece together Mr Geddes鈥 last movements to establish the exact circumstances leading up him being found on Sunday," a police statement said.

"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 inquiry in relation to this. A car and its driver have been traced and inquiries continue to gather more details."