Appeal following fatal road crash near Dumfries
Police Scotland is appealing for information following a fatal road crash near Dumfries.
The incident happened around 8.55pm on Wednesday, 16 July, 2025 on the C1s Old Military Road between Castle Douglas and Dumfries, and involved one vehicle, a white Vauxhall Vivaro van.
Emergency services attended and the driver of the van, a 23-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin are aware.
There were three dogs within the van. One of the dogs was put to sleep due to its injuries and the other two were taken to a local veterinary practice for treatment.
The road was closed for enquiries to be carried out and reopened around 2.50am on Thursday, 17 July.
Sergeant Colin Ramage said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash, and we would urge anyone who saw what happened to come forward.
“We’re also keen to speak to anyone who was driving in the area around the time of the crash and may have dash-cam footage, as it could assist our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 3693 of 16 July, 2025.