THE funeral of Johnny Baxter, who was killed on a North Ayrshire road, will be held later this month. 

The family of the 22-year-old, who died in a fatal car crash on the A760 Kilbirnie to Largs road on October 15, paid tribute to the "much-loved son, brother and grandson".

The funeral will be held on Thursday, November 21 at 12pm at Largs Crematorium with friends and family invited to the service.

The burial is expected to take place between 12.35-12.45pm at Kilbirnie Cemetery dependent on travel time from the crematorium.

There will also be a tea at 1pm at the Garnock Labour Club.

The family have confirmed that there will be overspill rooms with access to a video link to ensure that everyone can be part of the service.

His mother Elizabeth Baxter has started a petition with the aim of installing speed cameras on the A760 Kilbirnie to Largs road to prevent future incidents.

She said: “Our lives changed forever when we tragically lost our beautiful, kind, caring, and selfless 22-year-old son in an accident on the A760 Kilbirnie to Largs road.

“This touching incident is not singular, for this road is dreaded by many motorists and is infamous for its danger.

"It has been a hotspot for many devastating accidents over the years, causing too many fatalities and countless accidents resulting in severe injuries.

“Installing speed cameras would serve as a lifesaving measure, forcing drivers to reduce their speed, breaking the chain of accidents and fatalities that currently haunt this road."

You can learn more about the campaign and sign the petition at change.org/p/install-speed-cameras-on-a760-kilbirnie-to-largs-road-for-safer-travel.