Probe into death of estate worker after quad bike crash

Sheena McLure died following an incident at the Kilchoan Estate days after Christmas.

A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the death an estate worker following a tragic quad bike crash. Sheena McLure, 51, died when the

Sheena McLure, died on December 29 2023 following the incident at the Kilchoan Estate, near Melfort, Argyll and Bute.

The 51-year-old, from Oban, was a housekeeper on the estate and previously worked for the Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh.

A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) is set to be held to examine the circumstances of Sheena’s death and a preliminary hearing will take place at Oban Sheriff Court on Thursday, September 3.

It is expected that the inquiry will focus on the risk assessments and controls relating to the use of unroadworthy off-road vehicles on the estate.

The purpose of an FAI includes determining the cause of death; the circumstances in which the death occurred, and to establish what, if any, reasonable precautions could have been taken, and could be implemented in the future, to minimise the risk of future deaths in similar circumstances.

Unlike criminal proceedings, FAIs are inquisitorial in nature, and are used to establish facts rather than to apportion blame.

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for the inquiry.

Debbie Carroll from the COPFS, said: “The death of Sheena McLure occurred while in the course of her employment and as such a Fatal Accident Inquiry is mandatory.

“The lodging of the First Notice enables FAI proceedings to commence under the direction of the Sheriff.

“Ms McLure’s family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.”

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