Police seek witnesses to New Town collision

Officers from Edinburgh Road Policing Unit are appealing for information after a road crash on Friday (18 September, 2020).

Around 9.45pm on Friday evening, a 26-year-old man was riding his electric scooter to cross the road on Great King Street at its junction with Dundas Street, when he was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop.

The man returned home then later made his way to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where he was treated for his injuries and later released.

Police were then made aware of the incident.

Inspector Roger Park said: “Since this crash was reported to us, we have been carrying out enquiries to establish more details on this incident, and we are working to identify the vehicle involved and trace its occupants.

“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident, or who was driving on this road around the time of the crash on Friday evening who has dash-cam footage to get in touch, as they may have information that will help our investigation.”

Anyone with details should contact Edinburgh Road Policing Unit on 101 quoting reference number 4418 of 18 September.

Cyclist dies following Mount Vernon crash

Police have confirmed that a 36-year-old man has died following a crash on Mount Vernon Road on Thursday. He has not yet been named.

The incident happened at around 8:45 at the crossroads junction with Gilmerton Road and Kingston Avenue, involving a Mercedes Sprinter van and the male cyclist.

The driver of the van was not injured in the collision.

Sergeant Jennifer Forbes, of Edinburgh’s Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the deceased at this terrible time.

“I’d like to thank those members of the public who have contacted us with information on the collision over the past few days and continue to appeal for any other witnesses to come forward, particularly if you have possible dashcam footage of the incident itself or either the vehicle or the cyclist in the area shortly beforehand.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 101, quoting incident number 1312 of 26 June.

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The incident happened at around 5.40pm (Monday 13 January), near the junction with Murieston Crescent. A man was involved in a collision with a green coloured Ford Focus car while crossing the road. Continue reading Witness appeal following Dalry Road collision

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Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious road collision in the west of the city. The incident happened around 9am on Monday (2nd September) on Broomhouse Road at its roundabout junction with Broomhouse Drive. Continue reading Police appeal following road collision in Broomhouse

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Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in the east of the city. The incident happened at around 11.30am on Friday (30 March) on Piersfield Terrace near to Northfield Broadway. Continue reading Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision on Piersfield Terrace