Tributes have been paid to a 'precious' three-year-old Glasgow boy who tragically died in a freak accident whilst visiting his grandparents in Zimbabwe.
31.03.2022 - 18:59 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A tragic Scots dad found dead in his car down a Forth Valley embankment has been hailed a ‘legend’ by heartbroken pals.
The 38-year-old, named locally as Robert 'Bobby' Wilson, was tragically discovered inside a black Volkswagen Golf that was partially hidden in woodland on Sunday.
Police had been responding to a separate incident on the A908, near Tillicoultry, when they made the grim discovery at around 9am.
An investigation into the circumstances has been launched with an appeal for witnesses who may have been near the Lower Mill Street junction that morning.
Devastated friends have rallied round the young dad’s family by launching a fundraiser to help cover the costs of his funeral.
A tribute to the Rangers super-fan on a GoFundMe page read: “Everyone who knew Bobby knew he was a great guy.
“He was a f****** legend in ma eyes! Ma bestest pal ma brother gonna be missed Bob u were some character!
“Let everyone who knew Bobby get together and help the family out at a time like this.”
The fund has already raised over £2400 within just 48 hours.
Paying tribute on social media, a pal wrote: “R.I.P Bobby Wilson will cherish the memories and the laugh I had with you. Shine bright my friend. Can’t believe it. So sad.”
Another said: “Can’t believe what I’ve heard. So gutted. I feel broken. RIP Bobby Wilson.”
A third posted: “RIP Bobby Wilson. Will certainly keep the memories and laughs we had. “Thoughts are with his friends and family.”
Officers say they are not treating the death as suspicious however their investigation continues.
They have established that the motor may have crashed while travelling eastbound between Sauchie and Tillicoultry between 5am and 8am.
Constable Fraser Easton, of the Stirling Road Policing Unit, said:
Tributes have been paid to a 'precious' three-year-old Glasgow boy who tragically died in a freak accident whilst visiting his grandparents in Zimbabwe.
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