76 year old man dies after collision at Palmerston Park
The incident happened after Queen of the South's match against Dundee United on Saturday
Last updated 26th Nov 2023
A 76 year old man has died after a collision with a parked car and three pedestrians in the car park of Queen of the South’s Palmerston Park.
The incident happened after the match against Dundee United on Saturday.
The three pedestrians, two 12 year old boys and a 46 year old man were taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.
A spokesperson for the club said: “Everyone at the club is devastated with respect to the incident that took place in the Arena car park immediately following the end of today's match with Dundee United.
"Our thoughts are very much with those involved.
"We would like to thank everyone who helped, including the emergency services, stewards, personnel from both clubs and those supporters who stepped up to help. Thank you all.
"Situations like this certainly put football into perspective".
"Our thoughts are vey much with those involved"
Dundee United also shared their condolences, their spokesperson said: “The thoughts of everyone at Dundee United are with those involved in an incident following this afternoon's Scottish Cup tie.
"Alongside Queen of the South, we'd like to thank the emergency services and our club doctor, Stephen Galbraith, for their prompt response."
Police Scotland will be submitting a report to the Procurator Fiscal following the incident.
A spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a collision between a car, three pedestrians and two parked cars in a car park at Lochfield Road in Dumfries shortly after 5.50pm on Saturday, 25 November.
"The 76-year-old male driver of the Vauxhall Crossland car involved was pronounced dead at the scene.
"His next of kin are aware.
"The three pedestrians, a man aged 46 and two boys both aged 12, were taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for treatment to non-life threatening injuries.”
They thanked the public for their assistance at the incident.