Man, 50, dies after crashing car as police appeal for witnesses

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a one-car crash in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to Cramond Road South around 10.05pm on Wednesday following reports that a Vauxhall Corsa had crashed.

A 50-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash to get in touch.

Sergeant Paul Ewing said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died.

“As our enquiries continue, I would appeal to anyone who witnessed this crash to contact us. I would also urge anyone who was in the area who has dash-cam or personal footage to please review it and get touch if it holds anything which may be relevant.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3584 of Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

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