Appeal following serious crash on A72 near Peebles

Road policing officers are appealing for information following a serious crash on the A72 near Peebles in the Scottish Borders.

The incident happened around 3.15pm on Tuesday, 4 February, near Wester Happrew, Lyne, and involved a white Ford Transit van and a pedestrian.

Emergency Services attended and the pedestrian, a 38-year-old man, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries. His condition is described as critical.

No one else was injured.

The road was closed and re-opened 9.20pm.

Constable John Money said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are keen to speak to anyone in the area, including before the crash, to get in touch.

“In particular, if you have dash-cam that could assist with our investigation then please make contact with officers.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1955 of Tuesday, 4 February, 2025.

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Appeal following serious crash on A72 near Peebles

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