An investigation is underway after a 42-year-old pedestrian suffered fatal injuries in a collision with a car which took place at about 15:50 yesterday afternoon. 

The man was treated by paramedics but died at the scene, on Murrayburn Road, near the junction with Hailesland Road.

Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Insp Roger Park from Edinburgh’s Road Policing Unit said: “Despite the best efforts of paramedics and medical staff, the man could not recover from his injuries and our thoughts are with his family at this time. “Our investigation to establish the full circumstances of this incident are ongoing and we are keen to hear from anyone with any relevant information.

“In particular any motorists who were in the area and have dash-cam footage that captures the collision are also urged to come forward. ”

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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.