Elderly man dies a week after 'fighting for his life' in hospital following collision with Edinburgh bus
The collision happened in Oxgangs Road North on Friday evening, February 16
A 74-year old man involved in a collision with a bus in Edinburgh almost a week ago has died in hospital.
Andrew Grant was seriously injured on Oxgangs Road North, near the junction with Oxgangs Avenue, last Friday at around 8.50pm
He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and was pronounced dead on Thursday, 22 February.
A statement from his family says they've have had the most tragic and heartbreaking seven days.
“Devastatingly, and after a week of fighting for his life in the Intensive Care Unit at Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary, our Dad, Husband, Brother, Uncle, Papa, passed away at 7:03pm last night.
"We, as a family, have had the most tragic and heartbreaking week, so please live today like it's your last, because tomorrow may never come.
"We ask that our privacy is respected.”
Also, police want to speak to people who helped Andrew before emergency services arrived.
Road Policing Sergeant Louise Birrell said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Mr Grant at this difficult time. We will continue to offer them support as our investigations progress.
“I’d like to thank everyone who has come forward with information so far. There are a number of people we’re still keen to trace who witnessed what happened. Particularly those who provided first aid to Andrew at the scene. It’s believed they were wearing military uniforms. I’d urge them to get in touch with us.
“Anyone who saw what happened or has dashcam footage of the Oxgangs Road North area around the time is asked to contact police.”
Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 3657 of 16 February.