Man arrested after pedestrian dies in midnight crash

The collision occurred shortly after midnight on Paisley's Brediland Road.

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A man has been arrested after a pedestrian died in an early morning crash in Paisley.

Officers responded to reports of a collision between a pedestrian and a car at around 12.20am on Sunday, November 27, on Brediland Road.

The 63-year-old male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by attending emergency services.

Police Scotland confirmed that a 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing.

The road remains closed as of 11.30am on Sunday with local diversions in place.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Around 12.20am on Sunday, November 27, 2022, officers were called to a report of a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian.

“The pedestrian, a 63-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

“A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing.”