Witness appeal after 89-year old man struck by car

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road
crash which took place around 4.15pm this afternoon on Lasswade Road when an
89-year-old man sustained serious injuries after he was struck by a red Mazda.

He was taken by ambulance to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where
he remains for treatment.  Medical staff
describe his condition as stable.

The driver of the Mazda was not injured.

Sergeant Jen Forbes, Roads Policing Unit, Fettes, said: “The
incident took place near to the entrance of Liberton Hospital and at this time
of day there would have been quite a lot of traffic and pedestrian in the area
at the time.

“We are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened, who
has not yet come forward.”

Any information can be passed to the Roads Policing Unit,
Fettes, via 101.  Please quote reference
number 2359 of the 17 December 2019 when calling.