Man charged after pensioner killed in midnight crash

The pedestrian, who has been named as Jim Paterson, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Man charged after pensioner killed in midnight crash on Brediland Road in PaisleyGoogle Maps

A man has been charged after a midnight crash which killed a 63-year-old pedestrian in Paisley.

In the early hours of Sunday, November 27, 2022, officers responded to reports of a collision between a pedestrian and a car at around 12.20am on Brediland Road.

The 63-year-old pedestrian, who has been named as Jim Paterson, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police confirmed that a 26-year-old man has now been arrested and charged in connection.

He has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal and is expected to appear at court at a later date.

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