Mr McClenaghan, a manager with Park’s Motor Group, died in his office at Park’s Kia Showroom, Coatbridge on 26 August 2018.
The Lord Advocate considered that the death of David McClenaghan occurred in circumstances giving rise to serious public concern and as such instructed a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry be held.
In his determination, Sheriff Paul Haran recommended the Scottish Ambulance Service explore telephony technology that can assist call handlers recognise silent calls from disconnected ones, and implement any suitable solution as soon as possible.
Unlike a criminal trial, an FAI seeks to establish the facts surrounding the death and is not a hearing which apportions blame.
The purpose of an inquiry is to establish the circumstances of the death and to consider what steps, if any, may be taken to prevent other deaths in similar circumstances.
The Procurator Fiscal, who acts in the public interest, provided detailed and comprehensive evidence to the Inquiry on the facts and circumstances of Mr McClenaghan 's death.
Following the publication of the determination, Andy Shanks of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Scotland’s death investigation authority, said:
“We note the Sheriff’s Determination and the recommendation made for the Scottish Ambulance Service.
“The Procurator Fiscal ensured that the full facts and circumstances of David McClenaghan 's death were provided at the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry.
“The Determination has been provided to the representative of Mr McClenaghan’s family. Our thoughts are with them at this time.”
Further information
For more information on Fatal Accident Inquiries, see the Crown’s guide.