Fatal road crash on the A92 near Rathillet

Road Policing Officers are appealing for information after a fatal road crash on the A92 near Rathillet on Tuesday, 3 October, 2023.

Around 1.25pm, a 73-year-old woman was driving a Mercedes B-class, when it was involved in a collision with a lorry being driven by a 62-year-old man, and a Nissan Qashqai being driven by a 65-year-old man.

Emergency services attended however the 73-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other drivers did not require medical treatment.

Sergeant Scott Kirkpatrick said: “Our investigation is ongoing as we piece together the full circumstances of this incident and it is important we have all the information.

“I would appeal to any witnesses to this crash or anyone on this road around the time of the crash who has dash-cam footage to contact us.

“From our initial enquiries, we believe there was a white car driving on the road shortly before the crash took place. I would urge the driver of this car to contact us in case they have information that will assist our enquiries.”

Please contact 101 with incident number 1701 of 3 October.