Teenager seriously injured in two-car crash dies in hospital

Cameron Leith, 19, from Ayr died following the collision near Minishant, South Ayrshire.

Teenager seriously injured in two-car crash dies in hospital Police Scotland

A teenager seriously injured in a two-car road crash in South Ayrshire has died in hospital.

Cameron Leith was driving a blue Vauxhall Vectra when it was involved in a collision with a blue Ford Kuga at around 7.35am on Wednesday near Minishant.

The 19-year-old, from Ayr, was taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock and then to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment.

But he died in the hospital on Thursday. Police said his family is aware.

Road Policing officers are appealing for witnesses following the fatal road crash on the B7045 at the junction with the B742.

The force confirmed a report had been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Sergeant Craig Beaver, of Ayrshire Road Policing, said: “Our thoughts are very much with Mr Leith’s family at this sad time.

“We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and would ask anyone who has not yet come forward with information to get in touch with police.

“We’re also keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or motorists with dash-cam footage from around the time of the crash.

“Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting incident 0429 of November 17.”

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