Steven Dougall, a 21-year-old from Falkirk, died in hospital after an industrial accident on July 21, 2026, in which he was allegedly crushed. The incident occurred at a yard on Dollar Industrial Estate in Falkirk, owned by Horizon Reinforcing & Crane Hire Co. Ltd, the family business where he worked.
Investigation underway
Police Scotland and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have launched an investigation. The death is not being treated as suspicious, but enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Around 9.55am on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026, we were called to a report of a man seriously injured at an industrial premises on Castle Drive in Falkirk. Emergency services attended and a 21-year-old man was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert by ambulance where he died a short time later. His family is aware. The death is not being treated as suspicious however enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. The Health and Safety Executive has been made aware.”
An HSE spokesman said: “We are aware and assisting Police Scotland with their enquiries.”
Community tributes
Tributes have poured in for Steven on social media, and a balloon release memorial was held in Dollar Park. Hundreds attended the event last Tuesday. An obituary posted online described him as “a hardworking, kind-hearted young man with ambitious goals and a bright future ahead of him.”
The obituary added that Steven was remembered for his “warm personality, infectious sense of humour, determination, and ability to create lasting memories with family and friends.” His family has requested privacy as they mourn their “beloved son, grandson, cousin and friend.”
Memorial match
Steven’s life was also celebrated in a memorial match staged by Pantry FC, the local Monday league 6-a-side team he played for. The team posted: “Steven Dougall was the heart of Pantry and great friends with everyone involved, nobody was as competitive and infectious as him when it came to football in any form. The sudden loss of Steven has hurt everyone so deeply…”
Pantry FC added: “It meant the world to those playing and to Steven’s family to see how many people turned out for him.”
The Dougall family did not wish to comment.
