Appeal after fatal crash on Edinburgh's Dundee Street

Road Policing officers in Edinburgh are appealing for information following a fatal road crash on Dundee Street, which took place around 5.30pm on Sunday, 1 December, 2024.

The incident involved a grey Volvo XC60 and a male pedestrian. The 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the car, a 51-year-old man, was arrested and released pending further enquiries.

An investigation to establish the full circumstances of the crash is ongoing and officers are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Sergeant Dave Waddell said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased at this tragic time.

“As our enquiries continue, we ask anyone who was in the area and either witnessed the crash, or has potential dashcam footage from around that time, to please contact police.”

Anyone with information should call officers on 101, quoting incident 2556 of 1 December, 2024.

Vision 2030 Web 442X294px 15020 24 Ca (1)

Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. Read about our 2030 vision and three-year plan.

Police Scotland support those who wish to become police officers, special constables or police staff by hosting various online and in-person recruitment events throughout the year.

BSL Domestic Abuse Feature Article 14944 T3 AR

Worried that your partner or the partner of someone you know might have an abusive past? You have the #RightToAsk. Domestic Abuse is everyone’s business. Information now available in BSL.

If you've reported domestic abuse, rape or sexual crimes to us, we'd appreciate your feedback on the service we provided.

Police Scotland has been working to make its websites more accessible - read our accessibility statement.

Your Police Survey Featured Bnr 13991 T1 24 AR

Help shape policing in your local area.

Appeal after fatal crash on Edinburgh's Dundee Street

featured

more features