Man identified after fatal crash in Gorebridge

A 52-year-old man who died following a serious crash on the B7007 Innerleithen Road in Gorebridge has been formally identified.

He was Robert Gary Boa, known as Gary, from Walkerburn.

The crash happened around 3.30pm Friday, 3 September.

Mr Boa was the driver of a black Seat Ibiza which was involved in a collision with a white Scania tipper HGV.

A 52-year-old man has died following a fatal road crash on the B7007 Innerleithen Road, Gorebridge.

Sergeant Jennifer Forbes from the Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts remain with Mr Boa’s family and friends at this difficult time.

“Our enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing and I would urge anyone with information who hasn’t yet spoken to a police officer to come forward.

“Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2048 of 3 September, 2021.”

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Man identified after fatal crash in Gorebridge

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