Heartbroken family pays tribute to ‘devoted dad' killed in tragic crash on major Scots road
'HOLE IN OUR HEARTS' Heartbroken family pays tribute to 'devoted dad' killed in tragic crash on major Scots road
THE HEARTBROKEN family of a 'devoted dad' killed in a horror road smash have paid tribute.
Jamie Johnstone, 37, from Denny, was killed following a horror smash on the M9 this week.
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Jamie was behind the wheel of a Corsa when it crashed on the northbound carriageway near Carronshore
Jamie was behind the wheel of a black Vauxhall Corsa when it crashed on the northbound carriageway between junctions 6 and 7 near Carronshore around 4:30am on Wednesday, July 9.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene — but sadly, Jamie was pronounced dead at the roadside.
His devastated family paid tribute to him in a heartbreaking statement, saying: 'As a family we are absolutely heartbroken.
"Jamie was a beloved son and brother, devoted father and dear friend to many.
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'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.'
Jamie's ex-partner and mother of his son, Lauren Cosgrove alos paid touching tribute saying: "He was my son's hero, a dad that was there from the start and never left Jamie absolutely idolised the ground that he walked on.
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"This is such a huge sore loss."
A 32-year-old man, who was in the front passenger seat, remains in a stable condition at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
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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.
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'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 urged to call 101 and quote incident number 0427 of Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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