Mr Dougall, 54, who was employed as a lorry loader driver, died in hospital on 9 June 2022 after sustaining crush injuries when he became trapped between a stabiliser leg and the control panel on the side of his vehicle during an incident at the Riverside Museum three days earlier.
A preliminary hearing is set for 26 May 2026 at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
The purpose of a Fatal Accident Inquiry (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.
Debbie Carroll of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Scotland’s death investigation authority, said:
“The death of John Dougall occurred while in the course of his 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.
“Mr Dougall’s family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.”
Further information
For more information on Fatal Accident Inquiries, see the Crown’s guide.