Police appeal after driver dies at scene of car crash near cemetery

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a crash near a cemetery in Dumfries and Galloway.

The 34-year-old suffered fatal injuries after the black Vauxhall Corsa he was driving crashed next to Dryfesdale Cemetery in Lockerbie on Sunday at around 3.40am.

Officers said he was pronounced dead the scene.

The road was closed while an investigation took place and re-opened around 11.20am.

Sergeant David Kerr said: “Our thoughts are very much with the family of the man who died and we are appealing for information to assist with our enquiries.

“We are asking anyone who may have seen what happened or has dash-cam footage that could help with our investigation to please get in touch.

“If you can help please contact us on 101, quoting incident number 0633 of Sunday, 3 April, 2022.”

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