Edinburgh police hunt for Mercedes driver after 'hit-and-run' on major road

A driver failed to stop after crash on the A720, according to police

Police are searching for a Mercedes driver who failed to stop following a crash on the Edinburgh City Bypass.

Road Policing officers are appealing for information after the incident at the Sheriffhall roundabout on the A720 on Monday.

Around 7.05pm, a white Volkswagen Polo was involved in a crash with a red Mercedes, believed to an A-class or similar.

The crash took place at the Sheriffhall roundabout on the A720, Edinburgh city bypass.placeholder image
The crash took place at the Sheriffhall roundabout on the A720, Edinburgh city bypass.

The driver of the Polo did not require medical treatment.

According to officers, the Mercedes failed to stop and the scene and would have sustained damaged to its front passenger side.

Constable John Money said: “Our enquiries are continuing to trace the Mercedes car and its driver. If you were in the area at the time and witnessed the crash or have any dash-cam footage please contact us.

“If you have any information regarding the car we wish to trace, please contact Police Scotland through 101 quoting incident number 3002 of 22 June, 2026.”

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