Man dies after car collides with parked lorry in lay-by during early morning Ayrshire crash

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A man has been killed following an early morning road crash in Ayrshire today.He was driving a Vauxhall Corsa which collided with a parked lorry in a lay-by on the A71 between the Moorfield and Bellfield Roundabouts in Kilmarnock.Police are now appealing for witnesses following the incident at 3.45am this morning.The driver, who was the only occupant of the car, died at the scene of the crash.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.The male lorry driver was not injured.Sergeant Stewart Taylor, Roads Policing Unit, Ayrshire, said: “Although the crash happened in the early hours of the morning, this road is the main arterial route between Kilmarnock and Irvine, so it’s possible that other vehicles were on the road at the time who may have either seen the crash happen or have information that will assist officers with their enquiries.“Any information, including dash-cam footage, can be passed to officers via 101.

Please quote reference number 0377 of Wednesday, 16 November 2022, when calling.”Don't miss the latest Ayrshire headlines –sign up to our free daily newsletter here