Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry
Alexander Alexander
Reference [2026] FAI 10
Published 9 March 2026
Sheriff Sheriff Robert McDonald
Sheriffdom Grampian, Highland and Islands
Date of death 21 September 2023
Location the North Sea at the coastal area near to Melrose Point
Cause of death a head injury and drowning as a consequence of his fishing vessel, the Lexi Rose grounding and capsizing.
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Recommendations
The sheriff made no recommendations under section 26(1)(b) of the 2016 Act in this determination.
About Fatal Accident Inquiries
Fatal Accident Inquiries are held under the 2016 Act before a sheriff. They are mandatory for deaths in custody and at work. The sheriff may make recommendations under s.26(1)(b); recipients must respond within 8 weeks under s.28. See the methodology page for detail.
Data: scotcourts.gov.uk.