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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.

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

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Declan Connell died following a crash on the M9 between junctions eight and nine in the Stirling area on Sunday
Police, fire and ambulance all attended the crash on Sunday

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Police, fire and ambulance all attended the crash on SundayCredit: FACEBOOK: FIFE JAMMER LOCATIONS
Fire crews at the scene of the death

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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.

Cops quickly locked down the eastbound lane after the collision, sparking huge delays.

Photos from the scene shared on Facebook page Fife Jammer Locations show numerous police vehicles, including vans and cars on the motorway.

Chief Inspector Mark Patterson from Police Scotland[3] said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died and extensive inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of what happened.

“We are appealing for any witnesses, particularly motorists with dash-cam footage, to please get in touch.”

Most read in The Scottish Sun

References

  1. ^ died when a white Vauxhall Corsa travelling southbound came off the road and landed down an embankment between junctions eight and nine (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  2. ^ Police (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  3. ^ Police Scotland (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)

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Police pursuit death crash driver named

A 27-year-old man who died after his car crashed following a police pursuit on the M9 motorway in Stirling has been named.Declan Connell, 27, was driving a white Vauxhall Corsa south, between junctions 8 and 9, when the incident happened at about 11:50…