Van driver, 66, dies in crash as police appeal for information

The incident involving a white Ford Transit van happened at around 10.20am on Sunday, July 19.

Driver, 66, dies following crash in Dumfries and GallowayiStock

A 66-year-old van driver has died following a crash in Dumfries and Galloway.

Emergency services raced to the B7020 near to Kinnel Hook, Lochmaben at around 10.20am on Sunday July 19.

The driver of the Ford white transit van was pronounced dead at the scene. His family is aware.

The road was closed for investigation and re-opened around 4.30pm.

Sergeant Lindsey Tait said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died and they have asked for privacy at this time.

“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are appealing to anyone who saw what happened to get in touch.

“If you were driving in the area please check any dash-cam footage to see if something has been captured that could assist with our investigation.”

Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1272 of Sunday, 19 July, 2026.

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