Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was killed in a road collision in Edinburgh.
The incident happened around 8.55am yesterday in South Gyle Crescent.
The 35-year-old was crossing the road and had stepped out from behind a G4 Security van when a grey FIAT Punto struck him.
The vehicle immediately stopped and police and paramedics were called. Sadly, however, the man died at the scene as a result of his injuries.
Road Policing Officers closed the road for around two hours as they carried out an investigation.
Anyone who was in the area and witnessed the collision is now asked to come forward.
A police spokesman said: ‘Tragically, this collision has resulted in the victim suffering fatal injuries and we are now piecing together the circumstances surrounding this incident.
‘Anyone who was on South Gyle Crescent and witnessed the man being struck is asked to contact police immediately.
‘We are particularly keen to speak to the driver of the G4S van, who was not involved in the collision, but may have been near his vehicle at the time and can help with our investigation.
‘Similarly, anyone with any other information that can assist with our enquiries is also asked to get in touch.’
Anyone with any information should contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0131 311 3131, or the charity Crimestoppers, in confidence and complete anonymity, on 0800 555 111.
