Appeal following fatal crash on the A76, New Cumnock

Road policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A76 near New Cumnock, Ayrshire.

The incident happened around 3.45pm on Thursday, 1 May, at Castle and involved a white DAF articulated lorry and a pedestrian.

Emergency services attended and the pedestrian, an 85-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The lorry driver was not injured.

The road was closed for crash investigation work and re-opened around 12.20am on Friday, 2 May.

Sergeant Brian Simpson said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died and they have asked for privacy at what is a very difficult time for them.

“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are asking anyone who saw what happened to get in touch.”

If you can help please call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2385 of Thursday, 1 May, 2025.

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Appeal following fatal crash on the A76, New Cumnock

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