Police watchdog probe after missing man found dead in crashed car

John Winton McNab was reported missing on Friday 16 September

The police watchdog will investigate after an 86-year-old man was found dead in a crashed car, two days after he was reported missing.

John Winton McNab, from Perth, was found by officers in his Mercedes on the A887 at Invermoriston in the Highlands at 13:20 on Sunday.

He was last seen on 13 September, with police alerted on Friday 16 September.

The Crown Office instructed the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Pirc) to investigate the incident.

Police Scotland has also referred the circumstances to Pirc - the independent body that oversees incidents involving the force.

In a statement, Mr McNab's family said: "We would like to thank everyone involved in the search to trace Winton, these efforts are greatly appreciated."

Police Scotland said inquiries were ongoing to establish the full circumstances of Mr McNab's death.

Anyone with information should contact the force.