Lorry did not stop after striking Edinburgh pedestrian
A 55-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital
Last updated 3rd Mar 2025
A 55-year-old Edinburgh man is in a critical condition after he was struck by a lorry near the Cameron Toll shopping centre.
The collision happened on Craigmillar Road, at the junction with Lygon Road at around 6.45pm on Sunday.
The Volvo HGV didn't stop at the scene was tracked down by police, along with the 37-year old driver.
The A701 was closed while crash investigations were carried out and reopened around 10.15pm.
Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
Edinburgh road policing constable Mhairi Deuchar said: "I'm appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident, or who has any information about what happened, to contact us.
"I'd also ask drivers with dashcams who were in the area at the time to please review your footage and bring anything you think may be significant to our attention."
Anyone with information has been asked to call Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 2676 of March 2.
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