Dog killed in alleged hit and run incident in Stockbridge as van driver flees scene of crash
The driver of the van failed to stop at the scene of the crash on Deanhaugh Street
A dog has died after it was mown down in an alleged hit and run in Edinburgh.
A man was walking his dog in Deanhaugh Street in Stockbridge at around 7pm on Thursday (April 30) when he and his pet were hit by a van.
While the man was uninjured in the crash, his beloved pet died at the scene.
The driver of the van failed to stop and police are now urging witnesses to come forward.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.55pm on Thursday, 30 April, 2026, we were called to a report of a crash where a van struck a pedestrian and a dog in the Deanhaugh Street area of Edinburgh.
“The male pedestrian was not injured however the dog died as a result of their injuries.”
Police have urged anyone with any information come forward and assist in the investigation.
The spokesperson added: “The driver of the van failed to stop and enquiries are ongoing.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact police via 101 quoting reference 3361 of 30 April, 2026.”