19-year-old killed in fatal crash on city bypass

Police in Midlothian are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road collision on the city bypass.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Dec 2016, 10:29 BST
Updated 11th Jan 2017, 03:10 BST

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The accident took place on the A720. Stock image; John DevlinThe accident took place on the A720. Stock image; John Devlin
The accident took place on the A720. Stock image; John Devlin

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The incident happened around 11.35 p.m. on Thursday December 29 on the eastbound carriageway of the A720, between Sheriffhall and the Dalkeith junction.

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A 19-year-old man sustained serious injuries after his Renault Clio collided with the road barrier.

The Scottish Ambulance Service attended, however, the male was pronounced dead at the scene.

Road Policing Officers closed the road for six hours while they conducted inquiries at the scene. Anyone who can assist with their ongoing investigation is asked to come forward.

Sergeant Andy Miller from the Road Policing Unit said: “Sadly this collision resulted in the death of a young man and our sympathies are with his family and friends at this time.

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“We are still trying to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and I would ask any motorists who were on the city bypass at the time and witnessed what happened to contact police immediately.

“In addition, anyone with any further information relevant to this investigation should also get in touch.”

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101.

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