Police are investigating following a fatal road traffic collision on Newcraighall Road, opposite to Newcraighall Fire Station.
The incident happened on Saturday, September 17, at around 11.10am when a black Mazda MX5, which was travelling eastbound, collided with a black Hyundai at a set of traffic lights.
The male driver of the black Hyundai then went to check on the 65-year-old male driver of the MX5 and found him to be unwell.
Emergency services were called and the 65-year-old was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment. He was subsequently transferred to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Glasgow, where he sadly passed away yesterday (Wednesday, September 28).
Officers are investigating this incident and are appealing to the public for information.
Police Sergeant Brian Smith of Edinburgh’s Road Policing Unit said: “This collision sadly resulted in the death of a man and we are eager to gather as much information as possible.
“Anyone who was on Newcraighall Road on Saturday, September 17, at around 11am and saw either vehicle is asked to get in touch with us immediately.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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.
