Pensioner dies after horror crash on Scots road as cops launch probe
dailyrecord.co.ukA 93-year-old man has died after a crash near Dumfries.Emergency services were called to the scene of the one-vehicle accident on the A710 at Islesteps around 11.55am on Thursday.Police said the pensioner’s black Land Rover Discovery Sport had left the roadway and he was found unresponsive inside.He was taken by ambulance to Dumfries and Galloway Royal infirmary, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.Sergeant Neil Moffat from Road Policing said: “Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of the man who died and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision.“We believe the black Land Rover Discovery Sport was travelling northbound on the A710 at the time and are appealing for any motorists, particularly with dash-cams, who were on the road and may have seen the vehicle involved.“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1371 of Thursday, 5 October, 2023.” Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here .
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