Police make fresh appeal for information about fatal road crash that killed 36-year-old Edinburgh woman

Police make fresh appeal for witnesses to come forward following a road crash on Portobello High Street in which a 36-year-old Edinburgh woman died.

Heather Stronach was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two drivers in particular are being asked to come forward and speak to the police about what they may have witnessed at the scene.

On Monday November 2, 2020 at around 2.45pm Heather Stronach, 36, died after she was involved in a collision with a lorry while riding her bike on Portobello High street at its

junction with Sir Harry Lauder Road.

Sergeant Mark Banner, from Police Scotland's Road Policing Unit, said today: "We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area and saw the collision take place to come

forward if they have not already done so.

"I am particularly keen to speak to two car drivers who may be able to assist. The first was in a car stationary at the junction of Sir Harry Lauder Road, and the other was in a small

black car on Portobello High Street. They may have information that could prove very helpful to our enquiry.

"Also, we'd still appeal to any pedestrians who were there or to anyone who has dash cam or CCTV footage from the street around 2.45pm to get in touch."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 1829 of November 2.

The day after the crash, Heather’s husband, Martyn Stronach, said: “Heather loved to ride her bike. I am feeling pretty lost. I have lost my best friend and my soulmate.”

The family then asked for privacy to grieve their devastating loss.

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