Cyclist who died after being found injured on road is named

A cyclist who died after he was found seriously injured on the side of a road in Dumfries and Galloway has been named by police. 

Derek Roscoe, 79, was discovered lying on the A710 at Southerness on Tuesday.

He was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, where he later died.

Police are still working to establish the circumstances and have asked witnesses to come forward with any information about his injuries.

Sergeant Leigh McCulloch said: “Our thoughts remain with Mr Roscoe’s family at this sad time. I would ask that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.

“Our investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the cyclist on the road or have any information that could assist with our inquiries to get in touch.

“Anyone with any information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 3297 of August 25.”

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