A 79-YEAR-OLD man has died following a collision with a heavy goods vehicle in Callander, Perthshire.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a heavy goods vehicle and a man at Main Street at around 11am on Thursday, May 9.
Emergency services attended the 79-year-old man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the HGV, a 49-year-old man, was not injured.
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The road was closed for around six hours while emergency services responded.
Inspector Andrew Thomson said: "Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends at this difficult time.
“Enquiries are ongoing and I would ask anyone who has not already spoken to officers and can assist with our investigation to get in touch.
“I am keen for drivers who have dashcam footage that captures the vehicle or the pedestrian involved prior to the collision happening to contact us.
“I would like to extend my thanks to the members of the public who stopped and provided assistance.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 1136 of 9 May, 2024.
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