Witness appeal following fatal crash on A6094

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A police investigation is underway after a 47-year-old man died when his red Citroen Berlingo van collided with a dry stone wall on the A6094 in the Howgate area and overturned around 3.40pm on Saturday afternoon.

Paramedics after emergency services attended the scene and a 14-year-old male passenger was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary as a precaution.

The road was closed in both directions until around 8.30pm.

A police spokesman said: “Inquiries into this collision continue and our sincere condolences remain with the family of the driver at this very difficult time.

“We’ve spoken to a number of people so far but anyone who witnessed this and who has not yet been in touch is urged to come forward.”

Anyone with any information on the crash can contact Police Scotland on 101.