Man dies after Edinburgh crash

His passenger is fighting for his life in hospital following last night's crash

Author: Liam RossPublished 31st Mar 2024
Last updated 31st Mar 2024

A 29-year-old man has been killed and his passenger is in a critical condition following a one car crash in the capital.

Emergency services rushed out to the incident involving one vehicle on Corstorphine Road yesterday at around 11:50pm.

The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.

A male passenger was taken to the Royal Infirmary for treatment.

Police Scotland say enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

A spokesperson said: “We were called to a report of a one-vehicle crash on Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, around 11.50pm on Saturday, 30 March, 2024.

“Emergency services attended and the driver of the car, a 29-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The male passenger of the car was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment where he remains in critical condition.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash.”