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Man, 20, dies after being hit by car in Edinburgh

PA Media A blue sign on the road reads "Police Accident". The lower part of a police car and police tape can be seen in the background. PA Media
The crash happened in the Lochrin area of Edinburgh

A 20-year-old man has died after being hit by a car in Edinburgh.

The pedestrian was struck by a grey Volvo XC60 on Dundee Street, Fountainbridge, at about 17:30 on Sunday.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car, a 51-year-old man, was arrested and later released.

Police have launched an investigation to establish the full circumstances of the crash and anyone with information is urged to contact them.

Sgt Dave Waddell said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased at this tragic time.

“As our inquiries continue, we ask anyone who was in the area and either witnessed the crash, or has potential dashcam footage from around that time, to please contact police.”