Family of teenager killed in crash to sue acquitted driver

BBC Scotland Sunday 04 October 2026, 14:05 UTC 1 min read

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Kyle Marshall and another teenager died when a car driven by Charles Gray span out of control in Stirling two years ago.

Kyle Marshall (PERSON) Charles Gray (PERSON) Stirling (LOCATION)

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