Man killed in crash on A78 near Troon named by police
Peter Ross died at the scene after his car hit a lorry parked in a layby on Thursday March 24
A man who died in a crash on the A78 near Troon on Thursday has been named as 29-year-old Peter Ross from Saltcoats.
Mr Ross died at the scene after his blue Ford Focus collided with a parked HGV on a layby around half a mile from the Corraith slip road.
The 29-year-old was the only one in the car. His family have asked for their privacy to be respected following their loss.
The lorry driver suffered minor injuries, but did not require medical treatment following the incident.
Inspector Greg Dinnie, from the Ayrshire Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with Peter Ross’s family and loved ones at this terrible time, as they come to terms with their loss.
“Our enquiries into the full circumstances of the crash remain ongoing and we continue to appeal for any motorists who witnessed the incident, or saw the Ford Focus ST travelling southbound on the A78, to please come forward.
"I would also appeal to anyone who may have dash-cam footage to contact officers as soon as possible.
"Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1249 of Thursday, 24 March, 2022."
Hear the latest news on Clyde 1 on FM, DAB, smart speaker or the Rayo app.