Fatal road crash on the A76, near Catrine

A 77-year-old man has died following a road crash involving two cars on the A76, near Catrine on Wednesday, 4 January, 2023.

Around 7.15pm, the 77-year-old man was driving a Vauxhall Crossland when it was involving in a collision with a Vauxhall Corsa being driven by a 30-year-old man.

Police and Ambulance attended, however the 77-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 30-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were taken by Ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. Hospital staff describe their condition serious but stable.

Sergeant Gordon Stewart from Ayrshires Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died following this crash.

“Our investigation is ongoing and we would appeal to any witnesses, or anyone with information to contact us. We are also keen to obtain any dashcam from motorists driving on the road around the time of the crash.

“Anyone with information should contact officers through 101 with reference 2955 of 4 January.”