A manhunt is underway for two women and a man who fled the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash involving four vehicles near Edinburgh Airport on Monday. Emergency services were called to the incident on the A8 Glasgow Road near Newbridge at approximately 9:25 a.m. The collision involved a grey Mercedes A250, a black Renault Captur, a grey Skoda Karoq, and a grey Hyundai i30.
The 58-year-old driver of the Hyundai i30 was pronounced dead at the scene. Four other individuals involved in the crash were taken to a local hospital for treatment and have since been released.
Witnesses or individuals with dash-cam footage of the incident are urged to contact the police. The road was closed for several hours as investigations continued and was reopened by 7 p.m. on Monday. Police have deployed specialist resources, including sniffer dogs and helicopters, in their efforts to locate the three individuals who left the scene on foot before police arrived.
Inspector Thomas Mallinson stated, "My thoughts are with the family of the person who died at this incredibly difficult time. Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this crash, and it is vital we trace the three people who left the area before police arrived."
He appealed for anyone who witnessed the crash or has information that could assist the investigation to come forward. Information can be reported by calling 101 and referencing 0756.
