First picture of 'devoted and beloved' dad who died in horror crash in Falkirk
Police have named a man who died following a horror crash on the M9 in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Jamie Johnstone, 37, from Denny was driving a black Vauxhall Corsa northbound between junctions six and seven, near Carronshore in Falkirk, when the accident happened at around 4.30am.
Emergency services raced to the scene but Mr Johnstone was pronounced dead. His family said they are 'absolutely heartbroken' at his death.
In a statement, they said: 'As a family are absolutely heartbroken. Jamie was a beloved son and brother, devoted father and dear friend to many.
'A huge hole in our hearts and lives is left behind as we begin to navigate life without him. He was a lovable and unforgettable character who lived life to the fullest and will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him.
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'We would like to express gratitude and appreciation to the emergency services who were at the scene and who have assisted us through this tragic situation.'
The front seat passenger of the car, a 32-year-old man, remains in a stable condition at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Road Policing Sergeant Scott Kirkpatrick said: 'Our thoughts remain with Jamie's family and friends at this extremely difficult time.
'Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash and I'd again appeal to anyone with information to come forward.
'Were you on the M9 around the time? Did you see the vehicle or what happened? Do you have dash-cam footage of significance? If so, please contact police.'
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting incident number 0427 of Wednesday, 9 July, 2025.'
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