Woman, 45, dies following collision with vehicle on A1
Last updated 24th Apr 2023
A 45-year-old woman has died following a collision with a car on the A1 in East Lothian in the early hours of this morning (Monday).
Emergency services raced to the scene near Dunbar after the alarm was raised shortly before 3am.
But the pedestrian, who was seriously injured, could not be saved.
Police say the vehicle that struck the woman did not stop and has not yet contacted them.
It happened on a dual carriageway section of the cross-border route, between the Thistly Cross and Spott Roundabouts.
The road reopened at 3.50pm following examinations, and the police investigation remains ongoing.
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Chief Inspector Ben Leathes, Police Scotland's local area commander, said: “Our investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.
"The lady's family is being supported by our officers.
"I wish to thank the members of the public who have already contacted us to assist but would ask anyone who was in the area at the time, who has not yet come forward, to get in touch with police as soon as possible.
"I'd also ask any motorist travelling on the A1 near Dunbar between 2.30am and 3am to check any dash-cam footage they may have as this could help our investigation.
“Information can be passed to officers via 101. Please quote reference number 0257 of Monday, 24 April 2023 when calling."
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