18 year old cyclist dies after collision with car in Dalmeny
It happened at around 10.30am this morning
An 18 year old cyclist has died after being struck by a car on a rural road in Dalmeny.
The collision - which also involved a Land Rover Discovery - happened at around 10.30am today (Mon 6th June) on Standingstane Road at its junction with Burnshot Road.
The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
Collision investigation work is now underway and local road closures are in place.
Sergeant Kosmas Papakyriakou from Edinburgh Road Policing unit said: “Unfortunately, an 18-year-old man has died as a result of a road traffic collision to the south of Dalmeny this morning.
“We’re currently carrying out enquiries into the circumstances that led up to this collision and I’d ask anyone who saw this incident to please contact police immediately on 101 if not already done so.
“I also wish to thank the public for their patience and cooperation while we carry out our inquiries.”