Family pay tribute to 'devoted father' killed in A9 crash
Jamie Johnstone, 37, from Denny, was pronounced dead at the scene after the black Vauxhall Corsa he was driving crashed between junctions six and seven near Carronshore on Wednesday at around 4.30am.
The 32-year-old male passenger was taken to the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh and his condition is being described as stable.
Jamie's family said they were 'absolutely heartbroken.'
The statement read: '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.
'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.'
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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