Man who died in crash on Corstorphine Road in Edinburgh named

A man who died in a crash in the Corstorphine area of Edinburgh on Saturday, 30 March, has been named as 29-year-old Dylan Clack.

His family have asked for privacy and released the following statement: “Dylan, known as Dizzy, was a beloved son, brother, father, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.

“He will be sadly missed by all of us. Dylan will be remembered for his big smile.”

The incident happened around 11.50pm on Corstorphine Road at the junction with Balgreen Road when a silver VW Tiguan collided with a wall.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger, a 17-year-old male youth, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where his condition is described as serious but stable.

Sergeant Louise Birrell, of the Edinburgh Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with Dylan’s family and friends at what is a very difficult time for them.

“Enquiries into the full circumstances continue and anyone who has not already spoken to officers is asked to call us on 101, quoting incident number 4595 of Saturday, 30 March, 2024.”