Family pay tribute to motorcyclist who died in crash with van

Tributes have been paid to a motorcyclist who died in a crash with a van in Falkirk.

Officers were called to Bellsdyke Road at the junction with Kincardine Road in Larbert around 11.50am on Thursday, November 7 to reports of a crash involving a motorcycle and a van.

James Cochrane, the rider of the motorcycle, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the van was uninjured.

The 67-year-old’s family said in a statement: “Jimmy was my rock, my best friend and my soul mate.

“Rest in peace my darling until we meet again, your loving wife Jackylyn and daughters Kelly and Stephanie.

“We love and miss you dad.”

Police said enquiries into the crash are ongoing.

Constable Ben Alexander of the Road Policing Unit said: “My thoughts remain with the family and friends of James at this difficult time.

“Our investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1269 of November 7, 2024.”

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