The family of a man who died after being hit by a car in Falkirk say he was the "life and soul of the party" and that a light has gone out of their lives forever.
James Risk, also known as Boab, was struck by Kia Optima on Main Street in Stenhousemuir shortly after midnight on Friday.
Emergency services rushed to the scene but the 36-year-old bricklayer was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
James' family have paid tribute to him, adding that he was "loved by everyone who knew him and lit up every room."
A statement has been issued by his family through Police Scotland.
They said: "James was the life and soul of the party.
"He was loved by everyone who knew him and lit up every room. He was a talented bricklayer and bowler and will be so missed by all of us.
"A light has gone out of our lives but he will be remembered in our hearts forever."
The road was closed for around five hours to allow a full collision investigation to take place.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a road traffic offence following the accident.
Sergeant David Marr, of Stirling Road Policing Unit, said: "Our thoughts go out to James' family and friends.
"Although this happened in the early hours of the morning, we are appealing to anyone with any information surrounding the crash to come forward and speak to police.
"We are continuing our investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
"I would again ask that anyone who has any information, or dash-cam footage that could help with our investigation, to contact officers via 101, quoting incident number 0029 of Friday, 11 March, 2022."
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