Woman sought after man dies following fatal late-night car crash

A 21-year-old man died as a result and a 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Edinburgh police search for woman after man dies following fatal late-night car crash — Women sought after man dies in fatal late-night crash in Edinburgh. Police Scotland

7th Oct 2022

CCTV images have been released after a fatal crash which caused the death of a man in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision on Easter Road at around 2.40am on June 19.

A 21-year-old man died as a result and a 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Police are now looking to speak with two women who they believe could help with enquiries, and have released CCTV images in a bid to find them.

The first woman is described as white, between 30 and 40 years old, with a large build, blonde hair with darker roots tied up in a bun, wearing glasses, light clothing, carrying two full “bags for life” and a mobile phone.

The second woman is described as white, between 50 and 60 years old, with a very skinny build, dark hair, dark trousers and possibly a maroon jacket, carrying a large dark handbag and was seen struggling to walk.

Constable Joanna Murphy, from the Edinburgh Road Policing team, said: “I would urge the women, or anyone who has information relating to the women, depicted in these images to make contact with the police.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police on 101, quoting incident 0590 of Sunday, June 19. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be passed on anonymously.”