The 25-year-old German national, an HGV driver for Josef Schnell, died on the A74(M) Glasgow to Carlisle Road near Moffat, around Junction 15, in the afternoon of Friday 14 July after his vehicle left the road.

A preliminary hearing is set for 4 March 2025.

The FAI will be held on 29 May 2025 within Dumfries Sheriff Court.

Procurator Fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on death investigations, said: “The death of Thomas Hein occurred while in the course of his employment and as such a fatal accident inquiry is mandatory.

“The lodging of the first notice enables FAI proceedings to commence under the direction of the sheriff. Mr Hein’s family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.”