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Family pay tribute to biker who died in crash

Police Scotland James Cochrane is smiling at the camera. It is a portrait style picture. He has grey hair and a moustache. He is standing outside and is wearing a warm coat.Police Scotland
The family of James Cochrane described him as their "rock"

The family of a 67-year-old biker who died after a crash in Falkirk have paid tribute to the husband and father as their "rock".

James Cochrane's motorbike was involved in a crash with a van on Thursday in Larbert, at the junction of Bellsdyke and Kincardine Road.

Emergency services attended but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a family statement, his wife Jackylyn also described him as her best friend and soul mate.

She added: "Rest in peace my darling, until we meet again."

His daughters Kelly and Stephanie said: "We love and miss you Dad."

Police Scotland urged anyone with information about the crash to the force.