Witness appeal after 78-year-old man dies following fatal crash in East Lothian

Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision in East Lothian.

Around 3.50pm on Thursday, 27 June, 2024 officers were called to reports of a single vehicle crash on the B1345 between the Kingston and Dirleton junction.

The 78-year-old male driver of the vehicle, a silver Volvo S90, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed for around five hours.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash.

Road Policing Sergeant Jamie Humpage said: “Our enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of this collision and we will continue to support the man’s family.

“I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have dash-cam footage, and has not yet spoken to or provided this information to officers, to contact us as soon as possible.

“In particular, we would ask that the members of the public who stopped at the collsion to offer the man assistance please get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 2290 of 27 June, 2024.