Elderly man dies in hospital after crash between car and lorry
An elderly man has died in hospital after a crash involving a car and lorry in Perth and Kinross. Emergency services attended the crash near Blairingone around 5pm on Thursday, September 19, which involved a red Ford Fiesta and a white DAF lorry. James Hynd, from Dollar, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he died on Monday.
The 85-year-old’s family have requested their privacy be respected. The driver of the lorry was not injured. Enquiries into the incident are “ongoing” and Police Scotland is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Road policing inspector Andrew Thomson said: “Our thoughts are with James’ family and friends at this very difficult time. Officers will continue to offer support throughout our investigation. “I’d like to thank everyone who has come forward with information so far.
If anyone has information and has not already spoken to police, I’d urge them to get in touch. “I’m particularly keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage which may assist our enquiries. “Anyone who can assist is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2752 of Thursday, September.
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