A pedestrian has died following a collision involving a car on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass yesterday.
The incident happened around 5.10am on Saturday, 3 September eastbound near the Straiton junction.
The 25-year-old male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 39-year-old male driver of the BMW 3 Series car involved was uninjured.
The road was closed until around 12.40pm to allow for an investigation at the scene.
Sergeant Barry Sommerville of Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friend at this difficult time.
“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I would ask anyone with information which could help to get in touch.
“We would also be keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage which could help our investigation.
“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference 0714 of 3 September.”
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