This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7189168.stm

The article has changed 17 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 12 Version 13
Cycling star dies after collision Cycling star dies after collision
(39 minutes later)
A Scottish cycling champion has died after a collision with a van while training on the A82 in Fort William.A Scottish cycling champion has died after a collision with a van while training on the A82 in Fort William.
Jason MacIntyre, 34, who broke cycling legend Graeme Obree's 10-mile time trial Scottish record last year, died in hospital from his injuries. Jason MacIntyre, 34, died while being taken to hospital after the crash near Carrs Corner at 1330 GMT on Tuesday.
He was hoping to make the British Olympic team and his death came a day after he had been given funding to train for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.He was hoping to make the British Olympic team and his death came a day after he had been given funding to train for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Police said a 35-year-old man had been reported to prosecutors. Police said a 35-year-old man had been reported to prosecutors, who will decide if charges should be brought.
They will decide whether any charges should be brought in connection with the incident.
Mr MacIntyre was a triple British and Scottish champion time trial cyclist.Mr MacIntyre was a triple British and Scottish champion time trial cyclist.
He lived in Fort William with his wife Caroline and eight-year-old twin girls. Last year he broke cycling legend Graeme Obree's 10-mile time trial Scottish record.
The cyclist lived in Fort William with his wife Caroline and eight-year-old twin girls.
He was born in Lochgilphead but had lived in Fort William since the age of 10.He was born in Lochgilphead but had lived in Fort William since the age of 10.
Jason was a really nice guy, his death is a sad loss to the world of cycling Craig McLeanOlympic cycling medallistJason was a really nice guy, his death is a sad loss to the world of cycling Craig McLeanOlympic cycling medallist
Despite not starting cycling until he was 18, he progressed in the sport, winning the Tour of the North in Ireland at the age of 23.Despite not starting cycling until he was 18, he progressed in the sport, winning the Tour of the North in Ireland at the age of 23.
In 2002, he was selected to represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester.In 2002, he was selected to represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester.
Mr MacIntyre won the British 25-mile time trial twice and was the first Scot to win the British Circuit race time trial championship.Mr MacIntyre won the British 25-mile time trial twice and was the first Scot to win the British Circuit race time trial championship.
He took two years away from racing to help his wife following the premature birth of their daughters.He took two years away from racing to help his wife following the premature birth of their daughters.
He was airlifted to hospital after the collision at Carrs Corner on the A82 but died on his way to hospital. He was airlifted to hospital after the collision but died on his way to hospital on Tuesday afternoon.
Tributes and condolences have been paid by friends and fellow top cyclists.Tributes and condolences have been paid by friends and fellow top cyclists.
Scottish Olympic and world cycling medallist Craig MacLean said Mr MacIntyre had been a "really nice guy" and his death was tragic.Scottish Olympic and world cycling medallist Craig MacLean said Mr MacIntyre had been a "really nice guy" and his death was tragic.
Northern Constabulary's road policing section carried out a full investigation at the scene of the accident.Northern Constabulary's road policing section carried out a full investigation at the scene of the accident.