A man who died after a car crashed into a fallen tree during Storm Isha has been named by police.
James ‘Jimmy’ Johnstone, 84, was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident on the A905 Beancross Road in Grangemouth, Falkirk, at around 11.45pm on Sunday.
Mr Johnstone was a front seat passenger in the Hyundai car.
Police Scotland said the other occupants of the vehicle were uninjured.
In a statement issued through the force, Mr Johnstone’s family said: “A much loved and well-respected family man who left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege to have met him.
“Our hearts are broken as a family however take great comfort in knowing that he has been reunited with his beloved wife Anne.”
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The road was closed following the crash for investigation works and reopened at around 6am on Monday.
Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and officers continue to appeal for witnesses.
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Road policing inspector Andrew Thomson said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr Johnstone, and all those involved in the collision. We continue to offer them support as our enquiries progress.
“I’d be keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened or was on the A905 around 11.45pm on Sunday.
“I’d also request anyone with dashcam footage of Beancross Road around that time, please review your footage and bring anything of significance to our attention.”
