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Civil Action Launched Following Fatal Car Crash in Stirlingshire
The family of Kyle Marshall, a 19-year-old who died in a car crash, has initiated a civil action in the Court of Session against the driver involved in the incident. The crash, which also claimed the life of 17-year-old Jayden McConnell, occurred when Charles Gray’s vehicle lost control and collided with a lorry.
The fatal accident took place on a well-known “greasy corner” on the A91 near the Bannockburn Interchange, which connects several major roads including the M9 and M80. At the time of the incident, Gray, then 17, had only recently passed his driving test in March 2024.
Gray, an apprentice electrician from Bannockburn, was acquitted of causing the deaths of Kyle and Jayden through careless driving after a five-day trial at Stirling Sheriff Court. The jury deliberated for less than two and a half hours before delivering their not guilty verdict.
Kyle’s family has engaged solicitors Digby Brown to raise a civil action, seeking answers and recognition related to the collision. A spokesperson from the firm stated that the action has been initiated to provide support to Kyle’s loved ones during this difficult time.
The court heard that the incident occurred shortly after Gray had left Stirling Services. His 2006 Vauxhall Corsa lost control on the wet road and crossed the centre line, colliding side-on with a heavy tipper lorry. Both Kyle and Jayden suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Additionally, Gray’s then-girlfriend, Lauryn Moir, who was in the front passenger seat, sustained no serious injuries, while Gray himself survived the crash but suffered significant injuries, including a ruptured spleen and a traumatic brain injury. He was resuscitated by an ambulance crew passing by who happened to arrive shortly after the collision.
During the trial, it was established that an analysis of the car’s insurance data indicated that Gray had driven normally before the accident. Eyewitnesses testified that he was driving at a speed consistent with other traffic prior to losing control. Investigations revealed that police did not conduct a variety of potentially important examinations on the vehicle or the road conditions at the time of the accident, leading to questions about the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The civil action raised by Kyle’s family seeks to further investigate these matters and secure acknowledgment of the tragic events that unfolded. No further comments have been made by the solicitors at this time as the legal process continues.
