Ross Dominick, from Johnstone, Renfrewshire, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, after a car ‘pulled across his path as he was riding his motorbike’ with pals.
The collision happened on the A82 at the entrance to the Buachaille Etive Beag car park, in Glencoe, Scotland.
Tragically, the 35-year-old father of three died at the scene.
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He said: “Ross was just an ordinary guy doing what he loved – out on a sunny day on a motorbike with his friends. And he never came home.
“We’re not the same people we were before – it changed everything. Our outlook on life now is just to take every day as it comes, because you don’t know when it’ll be taken from you.
“His family haven’t had the opportunity to grow up with him, he hasn’t had the opportunity to see his family grow up.”
It comes after Ian has linked up with Police Scotland to support their annual motorcycle safety campaign, which highlights the vulnerability of bike riders on Scotland’s roads.
Officers said Ross’ dad decided to support the campaign by sharing his son’s story to help raise awareness of the risks faced by motorcyclists.
The campaign follows the publication of a joint study with Transport Scotland examining motorcycle fatalities between January 2015 and August 2024.
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The study found that 269 people – including 253 riders and 16 passengers – were killed during that period.
Despite accounting for less than one per cent of traffic, motorcyclists represented 18 per cent of all road fatalities in Scotland.
Ian added: “My message to everyone using the roads is simple – open your eyes and look again.
“If you can’t do that, you shouldn’t be on the roads. Everyone deserves to get home safely.”
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Inspector Ally Johnson, from Police Scotland’s National Motorcycle Unit, said: “Motorcyclists are one of the most vulnerable road users.
“They have far less protection than those in cars, and when things go wrong, the consequences can be devastating.
“We’re encouraging motorcyclists to take their time, understand the risks, and enjoy the roads safely, particularly when overtaking, on bends or approaching junctions.
“As part of that, we’d encourage riders to consider opportunities like Rider Refinement, a one-day course that helps improve skills and build awareness of the risks involved.
“Other road users also have a responsibility to look out for motorcyclists, especially at junctions where visibility can be limited.
“Everyone has a part to play in keeping the roads safe.”
