Hibs assistant manager Eddie May is said to be in a stable condition in hospital following a crash on his way to training yesterday morning.
The two-vehicle collision took place on the A68 near Pathhead, Midlothian, just after 7.30am.
The 57-year-old who lives in the Scottish Borders is reported to have undergone various scans following the crash.3
The driver of the other vehicle was charged with a road traffic offence.
The road was closed for several hours to facilitate an investigation.
A Hibs spokesperson said: “Hibernian FC can confirm that Eddie May is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident earlier today.
“At this time, we kindly ask everyone to respect the privacy of Eddie and his family. Everyone at the Club wishes him a speedy recovery.”
Last night a Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At 7.15am on Wednesday, 19 February,2025 we received a report of a two-vehicle crash on the A68 near Pathhead.
“A 57-year-old man and a 29-year-old man were taken to Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
“The 29-year-old was also arrested and charged with a road traffic offence.”
Numerous message of support have been posted on social media.
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.