Edinburgh police launch investigation after serious crash on Woodhall Road leaves pensioner in hospital

By Neil Johnstone
Published 19th Jun 2024, 08:45 BST
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Police in Edinburgh have launched an investigation following a serious road crash in Colinton that left an 83-year-old pedestrian in hospital. 

The crash involving a red Vauxhall Corsa, happened on Woodhall Road at the junction with Dreghorn Loan at around 3.45pm on Tuesday, June, 18. An 83-year-old woman was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with serious injuries. The 47-year-old female driver of the Vauxhall was not injured.

The road was closed for several hours to allow for crash investigations to take place. Police say enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances and officers are now appealing for witnesses.

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An 83-year-old pedestrian was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with serious injuries following a road crash Woodhall Road at the junction with Dreghorn Loan at around 3.45pm on Tuesday, June, 18An 83-year-old pedestrian was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with serious injuries following a road crash Woodhall Road at the junction with Dreghorn Loan at around 3.45pm on Tuesday, June, 18
An 83-year-old pedestrian was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with serious injuries following a road crash Woodhall Road at the junction with Dreghorn Loan at around 3.45pm on Tuesday, June, 18 | Google Maps

Road Policing Sergeant Fraser Mitchell said: “Our investigation into this crash is ongoing and I would urge anyone who has information to get in touch. 

“We would be keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or saw the red Vauxhall before the crash occurred. If anyone has any dashcam footage from the area, please let us know.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2168 of 18 June, 2024.

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