Edinburgh crime: Police seek two women who may be able to help investigation into fatal fatal hit-and-run on Easter Road

Police in Edinburgh are looking for two women who may have information about a fatal collision, which killed a 21-year-old man.

The crash, which involved a car and a pedestrian, took place on Easter Road in Edinburgh, at around 2.40am on Sunday, June 19.

A 21-year-old man was taken to hospital, but died of his injuries ten days after the hit-and-run.

Police arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the collision.

After making the arrest, officers said they were keen to speak with two females who were seen near an ATM on Easter Road shortly before the crash.

They have now released images of two women, who they believe have useful information about the incident.

The first woman is described as being white, aged between 30-40 years, with a large build and blonde hair with darker roots tied up in a bun. On the night of the crash, she was wearing glasses, light clothing, and was carrying two full “bags for life” and a mobile phone.

Police in Edinburgh are looking for two women who may have information about a fatal road crash.

Police described the second woman as being white, aged between 50-60 years, with a very skinny build and dark hair. She was wearing dark trousers and possibly a maroon jacket, carrying a large dark handbag and was seen struggling to walk.

Constable Joanna Murphy, from the Edinburgh Road Policing team, said: “I would urge the women, or anyone who has information relating to the women, depicted in these images to make contact with the Police.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police on 101, quoting incident 0590 of Sunday, 19 June 2022. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be passed on anonymously.”