Pedestrian who died following fatal crash in Dundee Street named

A pedestrian who died following a fatal road crash on Dundee Street has been named as local 20-year-old Henry Farron.

The incident took place around 5.30pm on Sunday, 1 December, 2024, and involved a grey Volvo XC60. Emergency serviced attended, but Henry was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have released the following statement: “We are heartbroken by the death of our beloved son and brother Henry. He will be so very much missed by all who knew and loved him.”

The driver of the Volvo car, a 51-year-old man, was arrested and has been released pending further enquiries, which remain ongoing.

Sergeant Dave Waddell said: “Our thoughts remain with Henry’s family and friends, as they come to terms with their tragic loss.

“An investigation into the circumstances of the crash remains ongoing and we continue to ask for any witnesses, or anyone with information, to please come forward.”

Anyone with information should call officers on 101, quoting incident 2556 of 1 December, 2024.

Witness appeal following fatal road crash on Dundee Street

Road Policing officers in Edinburgh are appealing for information following a fatal road crash on Dundee Street, which took place around 5.30pm yesterday (Sunday, 1 December, 2024).

The incident involved a grey Volvo XC60 and a male pedestrian. The 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the car, a 51-year-old man, was arrested and released pending further enquiries.

An investigation to establish the full circumstances of the crash is ongoing and officers are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Sergeant Dave Waddell said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased at this tragic time.

“As our enquiries continue, we ask anyone who was in the area and either witnessed the crash, or has potential dashcam footage from around that time, to please contact police.”

Anyone with information should call officers on 101, quoting incident 2556 of 1 December, 2024.