Appeal after driver failed to stop on A720 Edinburgh city bypass

POLICE are appealing for information after the driver of a van failed to stop after colliding with a man standing on the verge off the A720 Edinburgh city bypass near the Sheriffhall roundabout.

The incident happened around 3pm yesterday (Sunday, 17 May), following a minor crash at the roundabout.

The occupants were exchanging details when a white van collided with the 29-year-old man at the side of the eastbound carriageway. He sustained an arm injury but did not require hospital treatment.

The driver of the vehicle, described as a Citroen Relay style van, did not stop and enquiries are ongoing to trace them.

Constable Stewart Logan said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to find the driver of this vehicle and we are asking anyone who saw the incident to get in touch.

“If you were driving in the area around this time please also check any dash-cam you have to see if it has captured what happened.

“I am also appealing to the driver to get in touch.”

Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1833 of Sunday, 17 May, 2026.

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davepickering

Edinburgh reporter and photographer

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