Man charged in connection with fatal crash which killed pedestrian

A 74-year-old man died after being hit by a car in Paisley on February 8.

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A man has been charged in connection with a crash which resulted in the death of a pedestrian in Paisley.

Emergency services were called to Neilston Road in Paisley at around 8pm on February 8 following reports of a crash involving a pedestrian and a blue Hyundai IX35.

A 74-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. The 36-year-old male driver of the car was uninjured.

He was arrested in connection with a road traffic offence at the time. Police Scotland confirmed that a man has since been charged in connection.

A report is due to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

A spokesperson from the force said: “A man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash in Paisley.

“The incident happened on Saturday, February 8, 2025, on Neilston Road and involved a pedestrian and a car.

“Emergency services attended, but the pedestrian, a 74-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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