Cyclist killed in Edinburgh lorry crash is named as Heather Stronach

A cyclist who died after being involved in a collision with a lorry has been named by police.

Heather Stronach was pronounced dead at the scene.

36-year-old Heather Stronach was pronounced dead at the scene after the incident yesterday.

The collision happened at around 2.45pm on Monday, 2 November, on Portobello High Street heading towards Sir Harry Lauder Road, Edinburgh.

Enquiries to establish the full circumstances remain ongoing.

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 soul mate."

The family has requested privacy at this time.

Sergeant Mark Banner, of the Road Policing Unit, said: "We are still appealing for anyone who witnessed this incident, either shortly before or during, to contact us.

"I'd also ask drivers who were in the area around 2.45pm to check their dash-cam footage."

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 1829 of 2 November.