Appeal following fatal crash in East Lothian

Road Policing Officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash in East Lothian.

Around 4.50pm on Friday, 15 December, 2023, police were called to a report of a crash involving a Hyundai I10, on the A6094 between Wallyford and Whitecraig.

Emergency services attended and the 89-year-old female driver was taken to The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where she later died.

The road was closed for around six hours and re-opened around 11pm.

Sergeant Grant Hastie said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who died.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicle prior to the crash to contact us.

“I would also appeal to anyone who was in the area and who may have dash-cam footage which could assist to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 2719 of 15 December, 2023.

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Appeal following fatal crash in East Lothian

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