The family of a Perth teenager killed in a road accident have paid tribute to a “lovely boy”.
Former Perth Academy pupil Jamie Scott, 19, died at the scene of Monday night’s accident, which left another young male and female seriously injured.
At the family home in Birnam Crescent, a relative said: “The family are devastated, he was such a lovely boy. Our thoughts are with the families of the other two who were in the car.”
Jamie’s mother Fiona, a support for learning assistant at Perth Academy, was too upset to speak about the accident.
But she left a message on the Tayside police Facebook page, saying: “Love you loads my little boy. This has left me and your wee brother devastated.”
Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the black Ford Fiesta on Monday night before it left the M90 on the outskirts of Perth and careered down an embankment.
The single-vehicle accident happened at about 10.45 near the Craigend junction as the vehicle headed eastwards.
Three fire service units attended, with conditions at the time hampered by driving rain.
They made their way down to the accident site and used hydraulic cutting gear to free the victims, but Jamie had succumbed to his injuries.
“Emergency services attended and one of the occupants of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene,” confirmed Inspector Mark McInally.
The other two occupants a 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old woman from Perth were taken to Ninewells Hospital, where they were detained. Last night they were in a serious but stable condition.
Jamie, who worked as a car valeter at Alan Storrar Cars in Perth, had also undertaken a preparation course for entry into the uniformed services at Dundee College, Gardyne Campus.
One of his lecturers, Barry Carmichael, described him as “an excellent student”.
“He was popular with his peers and with the staff, I am saddened to hear this news,” said Mr Carmichael.
In the wake of the accident, Jamie’s friends took to social media sites to express their shock at his death.
“Horrible news, true good guy all throughout school, such a shame on his family,” said one school friend.
Another message said: “Can’t believe the news I have heard about Jamie Scott. Truly gutted, one of the best guys you could ever meet.”
Messages of condolence were also left for Mrs Scott, with one reading: “Thinking of you, I am so sorry”.
As a mark of respect and in recognition of both mother and son’s close connection with Perth Academy, a world record attempt was abandoned after the news broke.
Pupils had been due to attempt to break the Guinness world record for the biggest three-legged race in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
The police would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the accident, or the car before the incident, to contact them on 101.