Appeal for information following fatal crash in Edinburgh

Officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Edinburgh.

The crash happened around 2.10pm on Thursday, 21 August, 2025 on Dalkeith Road at the junction with East Mayfield involving a pedestrian and a black Volkswagen Tiguan.

A 76-year-old man, the pedestrian, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where he died on Tuesday, 26 August, 2025. The driver of the vehicle did not require treatment.

The road was closed and reopened around 7.30pm.

Sergeant Louise Birrell said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died at this difficult time.

“Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash to contact us.

“We also ask anyone driving in the area at the time with dash-cam footage to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 1837 of Thursday, 21 August, 2025.

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Appeal for information following fatal crash in Edinburgh

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