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M9 death: Driver and car traced after Michael Easton died 'crossing carriageway' | M9 death: Driver and car traced after Michael Easton died 'crossing carriageway' |
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Detectives have traced the driver and car they believe was involved in the accident which killed a 13-year-old boy on the M9. | Detectives have traced the driver and car they believe was involved in the accident which killed a 13-year-old boy on the M9. |
The body of Michael Easton was discovered at 05:40 on Saturday morning close to the motorway's Cadgers Brae interchange, near Grangemouth. | The body of Michael Easton was discovered at 05:40 on Saturday morning close to the motorway's Cadgers Brae interchange, near Grangemouth. |
Police Scotland think the teenager had crossed the eastbound carriageway before he was struck by a vehicle. | Police Scotland think the teenager had crossed the eastbound carriageway before he was struck by a vehicle. |
Anyone with information has still been urged to contact the police. | Anyone with information has still been urged to contact the police. |
They want to speak to drivers who were on the motorway between 21:50 and 22:15 on Friday who could be witnesses. | |
Det Insp Graeme Hendry said: "We have had a good response from the public and as a result we were able to narrow down the timeframe. | Det Insp Graeme Hendry said: "We have had a good response from the public and as a result we were able to narrow down the timeframe. |
"I am appealing to all drivers who were on the motorway between these times to contact the police service on 101. | "I am appealing to all drivers who were on the motorway between these times to contact the police service on 101. |
"Investigations are continuing into the cause of the collision and Michael's family have requested privacy during this time." | "Investigations are continuing into the cause of the collision and Michael's family have requested privacy during this time." |
Michael's body was discovered between Junction 5 and Junction 6 of the motorway on Saturday. | Michael's body was discovered between Junction 5 and Junction 6 of the motorway on Saturday. |
In a statement released through the police, his family said they had been left "utterly devastated". | In a statement released through the police, his family said they had been left "utterly devastated". |
It said: "Michael was a quiet and well-behaved boy, who never caused any trouble and who would have helped anybody. He loved his family deeply." | It said: "Michael was a quiet and well-behaved boy, who never caused any trouble and who would have helped anybody. He loved his family deeply." |
Michael, who was from Polmont, was last seen in Grangemouth town centre at about 21:50 on Friday night. | Michael, who was from Polmont, was last seen in Grangemouth town centre at about 21:50 on Friday night. |
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