First picture of man who died after wild police chase on Scots motorway

A MAN who died after a police chase on the M9 motorway has been named. Declan Connell, 27, from Falkirk, died when a white Vauxhall Corsa travelling southbound came off the road and landed down an embankment between junctions eight and nine[1], near Stirling.

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Declan Connell died following a crash on the M9 between junctions eight and nine in the Stirling area on Sunday

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Police, fire and ambulance all attended the crash on SundayCredit: FACEBOOK: FIFE JAMMER LOCATIONS

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Fire crews at the scene of the deathCredit: FACEBOOK: FIFE JAMMER LOCATIONS

Two male passengers aged 19 and 20, were taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital to be checked over after the crash at around 11.50am on Sunday. Mr Connell was pronounced dead at the scene and his family has asked for privacy.

The circumstances surrounding the collision have been referred to the Police[2] Investigations and Review Commissioner. The road was fully re-opened around 2.40pm on Monday.