Police are investigating following a serious road traffic collision in Gorgie Road which took place around 7.10pm last night at the junction with Wardlaw Place.
A 74-year-old male pedestrian was involved in a collision with a blue Suzuki SX4 and sustained serious injuries. He was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by the Scottish Ambulance Service for treatment, where is remains in a serious condition.
Gorgie Road was temporarily closed while police conducted inquiries and was later reopened.
Officers are now investigating and are appealing for information.
Inspector Richard Latto of Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit said: “This was a serious collision and we are eager to speak to anyone who may have information.
“I would asked anyone who was in the Gorgie Road area around 7.10pm on Saturday, November 5, and witnessed this collision, to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
