Woman killed after being struck by car in Hogmanay Paisley crash

A 70-year-old woman has been killed by a white car which failed to stop after she was knocked down in Paisley last night.

It happened 7pm on Barrhead Road, a short distance to the east of the junction with Ladykirk Crescent.

She was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene.

Enquiries are now ongoing to identify and locate the car, as well as establishing the full circumstances which led to the crash.

Detective Inspector David Tomlinson said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who died and everyone affected by this tragic incident.

"I would urge anyone who may have witnessed anything or believes they saw, or may have dashcam footage, of a white coloured car on the road prior to the collision to get in touch.

"We would also be keen to speak to anyone who thinks they have seen a car matching this description after the collision which may have had damage.

"Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 2566 of 31 December."

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