Bus driver charged after Edinburgh granddad killed in crash
79-year-old Allan Moir was struck by a bus in February 2023
Last updated 7th Sep 2023
A bus driver has been charged after a 79-year-old man died in a crash in Edinburgh.
Pedestrian Alan Moir was struck by a bus on Haymarket Terrace on February 4.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, despite the best efforts of the emergency services.
The 34-year old man accused is due to appear in court at a later date.
In the days after the incident in the capital, Mr Moir's family paid tribute to a 'beloved Dad and Granddad'.
In a statement, they said: "We would like to thank the police, paramedics and members of the public who tried to save our beloved dad and grandad.
"As a family, we ask for privacy at this difficult time."
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