Murder inquiry launched after Falkirk crash

Police have launched a murder investigation after a 27-year-old woman died in a crash in Falkirk.

She was being followed by a black Mercedes, after an altercation.

Officers were called to the B902 New Carron Road on Saturday evening.

Police say the death is suspicious.

Detective Inspector Hazel Reid, of the Major Investigation Team, said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman at this very difficult time.
 
"We have a dedicated team of officers working on this investigation and extensive enquiries are ongoing at this time.
 
"It is imperative we trace the occupants of the black Mercedes who fled the scene.
 
"We believe this vehicle has pursued the Vauxhall in a dangerous fashion, resulting in a crash with the Volkswagen Tiguan.
 
"Officers are gathering CCTV footage from the surrounding area and door to door inquiries are also being carried out. I am keen to speak to anyone with any private CCTV, dashcam or any other footage they think would assist the enquiry.
 
"We will have a continued police presence in the area and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers.
 
"It is vital that we find out more about what has happened as soon as we can and I would urge anyone with information to contact us as soon as possible, no matter how insignificant it might seem."
 
Officers can also be contacted by calling 101 and quoting reference 2938 of Saturday, 29 July, 2023.