A 17-year-old girl was taken to hospital after being struck by a Range Rover in a hit-and-run in Midlothian. Emergency services were called to Old Dalkeith Road in Danderhall, just outside Edinburgh, at around 4.30pm on Friday, October 16.
Police launch appeal after driver fails to stop
Police Scotland said the girl was sent to hospital following the incident. The black car failed to stop at the scene, officers confirmed.
An appeal for information was launched today as police seek to track the vehicle and the driver involved.
Officer urges witnesses to come forward
Constable Geoff Valentine said: “This was a frightening incident for the pedestrian, and our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or saw the vehicle prior to come forward and speak to officers. I’d also ask that those driving in the area at the time with a dash-cam review their footage to see if it has captured anything that could assist with our investigation.”
How to provide information
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3760 of October 16.
