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Three people charged following fatal crash near Newbridge

CRASH VICTIM NAMED AS LINDA PATTERSON

A 32-year-old man and two women, aged 19 and 23, have been charged following a fatal crash on the A8 near Newbridge.

Around 9.25am on Monday, 7 September, 2026, officers were called to the crash involving four cars.

A 58-year-old woman, who was driving one of the vehicles, was pronounced dead at the scene. She was Linda Patterson and the following statement has been released on behalf of her family:

“Linda was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend who brought so much love and joy to those who knew her.

“She had an amazing ability to always look on the positive side of life and was a great support and comfort to those she loved.

“Linda was a beautiful soul whose warmth and cheery sense of humour left their mark on everyone she knew.

“She will be greatly missed.

“We are devastated by her loss, but she will be forever in our hearts.”

Sergeant Mike Thomson said: “Our thoughts remain with Linda’s family and friends at this devastating time.

“Our investigation remains ongoing, though we are not looking for anyone else in connection, and we are continuing to appeal for information from the public.

“If you have not already spoken to police and believe you know something which may assist, please get in touch.

“We would also ask anyone with dash-cam footage or private CCTV which may be relevant to contact officers and pass this along.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0756 of 7 September, 2026.

The two women and the man were due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court yesterday (Wednesday, 9 September) and reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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Appeal for information following fatal hit and run on A8 near Newbridge

POLICE are appealing for information following a fatal hit-and-run crash on the A8 Glasgow Road, near Newbridge yesterday (Monday, 7 September, 2026).

Around 9.25am, police received a report of a crash involving a grey Mercedes A250, a black Renault Captur, a grey Skoda Karoq and a grey Hyundai i30.

Emergency services attended, however, the 58-year-old driver of the Hyundai i30 was pronounced dead at the scene.

Four others were taken to hospital for treatment and released.

The two women and a man from the Mercedes left the scene on foot prior to officers arriving.

Extensive enquiries, using specialists resources including air support and the dog unit, were deployed to help trace them and remain ongoing

The road was closed to allow investigation enquiries to be carried out and was re-opened around 7.05pm.

The vehicles were recovered.

Inspector Thomas Mallinson said: “My thoughts are with the family of the person who died at this incredibly difficult time.

“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this crash, and it is vital we trace the three people who left the area before police arrived.

“I am appealing for anyone who witnessed it or who has information which could assist our investigation to contact us.

“I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash-cam footage to please get in touch if it holds anything which could be relevant.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0756 of 7 September, 2026.

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.

Police appeal after two injured in Niddrie quad bike incident

HIT AND RUN NEAR JACK KANE CENTRE

POLICE in Edinburgh are appealing for the help of the public after two males were seriously injured in a hit and run by a quad bike.

The incident happened around 3pm yesterday (Saturday, 15 November) in the Niddrie Mains Road area, near to the Jack Kane Community Centre.

The males, aged 15 and 20, were taken to hospital for treatment.

Detective Sergeant Alex Johnston said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

“I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the Niddrie area on the afternoon of Saturday and saw a quad bike being driven around, or who witnessed the crash, to get in touch with us by contacting 101 and quoting incident 2026 of the 15 November.

“Similarly, anyone with dashcam footage or private CCTV which may have captured what happened should contact us.”

Pedestrian injured in Liberton Road hit and run

Road policing officers are appealing for information following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian in Edinburgh.

Around 12.55pm on Wednesday, 22 October, a blue Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop for officers on Newington Road. A short pursuit took place before the car struck a pedestrian at the junction of Liberton Road and Gilmerton Road.

The vehicle failed to stop and continued south on Gilmerton Road and was later found abandoned a short distance away on Glenallan Drive.

The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment to serious injuries.

Sergeant Grant Hastie said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and trace those responsible.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed the crash, or saw a blue Vauxhall Corsa in the area beforehand or afterwards, to come forward.

“We are also keen to speak to anyone with dash-cam or private CCTV footage that may assist our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1486 of 22 October, 2025.

Motorcyclist who died in Queensferry Road crash named

Road Policing officers are continuing to appeal for information following a fatal crash on the A90 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh.

Around 11.15pm on Tuesday, 8 April, 2025, officers were made aware of a crash involving a Kawasaki motorcycle and a Peugeot 306. Emergency services attended and the 61-year-old motorcyclist, Ian Harrower from Rosyth, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 31-year-old male driver of the car has now been arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences. Further enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.

Ian’s family have issued the following statement through Police Scotland:

“Ian was a much loved son to Elizabeth, brother to Elaine and dad to Lewis, Kim and Owen. He was a loving husband to Norah and stepdad to Gavin and will be very much missed grandad to Brooke and Taylor.

“He was a true and loyal friend to many and will always be in our hearts never to be forgotten.”

Sergeant Paul Ewing added: “We would like to thank the public for their assistance with our investigation and our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Harrower.

“Anyone with any further information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 4274 of 8 April, 2025.”

Witness appeal following hit and run on Colinton Road

ROAD Policing officers are appealing for information following a hit and run in Edinburgh yesterday – Saturday, 15 March, 2025.

The incident involving a cyclist and a black BMW happened on Colinton Road at the junction with Tipperlinn Road, Edinburgh, around 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon.

The BMW left the scene prior to officers attending and headed south along Tipperlinn Road and enquiries are ongoing to trace it.

The 55-year-old male cyclist was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

Constable Neill Sage said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash and who have not already spoken to officers to get in touch.

“I would also appeal to anyone who was in that area around the time and who may have dash-cam of private CCTV footage which would assist us to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1644 of 15 March, 2025.

Muirhouse Parkway hit and run: Man to appear in court

Around 4.10pm yesterday (Sunday, 14 April), police received a report of a crash involving a 63-year-old female pedestrian and a car on Muirhouse Parkway.

“The woman was taken to The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

“The car left the scene before officers arrived.

“A 61-year-old man was later traced and arrested. Enquiries are ongoing.”

UPDATE @5pm:

THE man was was subsequently charged and he is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court tomorrow (Tuesday, 16 April, 2024).

Police appeal following hit and run on Gilmerton Road

POLICE are appealing for information following a hit and run on Gilmerton Road on Tuesday, 27 February, 2024. The incident happened around 4pm between Walter Scott Avenue and Redgauntlet Terrace.

A 12-year-old boy was struck by a small silver or grey coloured car that stopped initially but then made off. The boy was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

Police Constable Claire Mitchell said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to trace the car involved in this incident and we are asking anyone with information to come forward.

“The area was busy at the time with both traffic and pedestrians so anyone with information is asked to call us.”

“In particular, if you have dash-cam or private CCTV footage that could assist officers with their enquiries then please get in touch.

Anyone who can assist should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2551 of Tuesday, 27 February, 2024.

Appeal for information following hit and run in Lochend

Police are appealing for information following a hit and run involving a car and a pedestrian.

A man was waking within Lochend Park, around 8.15pm on Sunday, 2 April, 2023, when he was struck by a black Audi.

Emergency services attended and the 21-year-old man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. The car left the scene prior to police arrival.

Around 8.45pm on Sunday, 2 April, 2023 a black Audi was found on Maplewood Park, with an attempt made to set it alight.

There were no reports of any injuries and the vehicle was uplifted.

Officers believe this vehicle may be linked to the earlier incident.

Acting Detective Inspector Steven Gray from Gayfield CID said: “Our enquiries into both these incidents, which we believe are linked, are ongoing.

“We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the initial crash or a vehicle leaving the scene, who has not already spoken to us to get in touch.

“I would also appeal to anyone with any information on the car in Maplewood Park or who has dash cam footage which may assist us to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 3398 of 2 April, 2023. Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.