A 51-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal road crash that took place in Loanhead on Tuesday, 19 December, 2023.
The crash took place on Knivensknowe Road where an 88-year-old man was struck by a Honda Civic car. He was taken to hospital where he died as a result of his injuries on Saturday, 23 December, 2023.
The 51-year-old driver of the car has been charged in connection with a road traffic offence.
A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
POLICE APPEAL FOR KEY WITNESSES TO COME FORWARD
An 88-year-old man has died in hospital after a serious crash on the A768 in Loanhead. The incident happened around 7am on Tuesday, 19 December at Knivensknowe Road and involved the man, who was a pedestrian, and a Honda Civic car.
The man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where he died as a result of injuries yesterday (Saturday, 23 December).
He was walking his dog at the time of the collision which has also since passed away.
The male driver of the car did not require medical treatment.
Sergeant Grant Hastie of Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit said: “Our investigation into the circumstances of this collision are ongoing and our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this difficult time.
“We would urge anyone who may have information which not yet been passed to police to come forward.
“In particular we are working to identify two people who were at a bus stop near where the incident happened at the time and would urge them to come forward.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland through 101 with reference number 0499 of 19 December.”
