Appeal for information after woman struck by vehicle on Edinburgh city bypass
Road policing officers are appealing for information after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on the A720 Edinburgh city bypass westbound near the Baberton junction.
The incident happened around 9pm last night (Wednesday, 11 November) and involved a black Citreon Berlingo.
Emergency services attended and the pedestrian, a 47-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road was closed overnight in both directions for collision investigation work.
It re-opened at around 2.45pm this afternoon (Thursday, 12 November).
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a road traffic offence and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
Sergeant Grant Hastie said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who died and her next of kin are aware.
“Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for information that could assist with our investigation.
“Please get in touch if you saw anything or have dash-cam footage that could assist officers.
“We are also asking anyone who saw a woman in the area before the incident to get in touch as you may have vital information that could help.”
Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3879 of Wednesday, 11 November, 2026.
