Man, 85, dies after being hit by articulated lorry near New Cumnock
An 85-year-old pedestrian has died after he was struck by an articulated lorry in Ayrshire.
Police said the incident happened on the A76, near Castle, New Cumnock, at about 15:45 on Thursday.
The man, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the white DAF truck was not injured and the road reopened more than seven hours later.