Fatal collision in Penicuik – boy named

Lothian and Borders Police can now confirm the identity of a boy, who died following a road collision in Midlothian yesterday.

He was 7-year-old Ruaridh McKay from Penicuik.

Emergency services were called to Dick Terrace around 4pm, after the child was involved in a collision with a vehicle in the street.

Officers continue to investigate the full circumstances of this incident and the driver of the vehicle involved is assisting with these enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Lothian and Borders Police immediately, on 101.