Motorway Death: Boy's Family 'Devastated' Relatives of a 13-year-old who was found dead on a motorway have described him as a quiet boy who had a passion for bikes and loved his family. Michael Easton was discovered in the early hours of Saturday on the westbound carriageway of the M9, between junction five and six at Grangemouth in Scotland. Floral tributes have been left by friends and family His family said in a statement that they were "utterly devastated." Michael was a quiet and well-behaved boy, who never caused any trouble and who would have helped anybody. He loved his family deeply," said the statement released through police in Forth Valley. Forensic experts on the M9 He was a popular young boy who had a keen interest in biking. One of his prized possessions was his scooter and he and his friends spent several hours each week riding around Grangemouth. It is difficult not knowing exactly what happened to Michael and we would ask that anyone who knows anything that can help the police with their investigation to pick up the phone. Police say they are continuing to investigate the circumstances around Michael's death and have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. He was last seen in Grangemouth town centre at around 9.50pm on Friday.