Google MapsAn elderly man has died after being struck by a car in Ayr.
Emergency services were called to Castlehill Road around 5.30pm on Tuesday following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a black Audi.
Police and ambulance attended and the pedestrian, an 80-year-old man, was taken to hospital where he died on Wednesday.
The driver and passenger of the Audi did not require medical treatment.
The road was closed for around seven hours to allow investigations to be carried out.
Sergeant Martin Cunningham said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.
“We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may private CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage to come forward. You may have captured something that can assist our investigation.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting 2372 of November 10.
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