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Beloved grandson named as driver who died in crash

Police Scotland Johnny Baxter stands next to his sister outside in front of a tree, both appearing to be attending a wedding. Mr Baxter has short brown hair and is wearing a grey suit jacket, a grey waistcoat, a purple striped tie and a kilt, while his sister has long blonde hair, a nose piercing and is wearing a grey wrap dress. She is holding a bouquet of white and grey flowers and is wearing a floral head band.Police Scotland
Johnny Baxter, pictured with his sister, died in the crash near Largs

A 22-year-old man who died in a crash in North Ayrshire has been named by police.

Johnny Baxter, from Kilbirnie, was driving a silver Honda Civic on the A760 near Largs on Tuesday when the car crashed with a white Mercedes B class at about 17:10.

He was pronounced dead at the scene while his passenger, another 22-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Mercedes, a 63-year-old man, was also taken to hospital for assessment.

Mr Baxter's family described him as a "much-loved son, brother and grandson" and said he would be missed "by everyone who knew him".

Sgt Brian Simpson said inquiries continued to establish the full circumstances and urged anyone with information to contact the force by the non-emergency line.