Police ScotlandA schoolboy who died after being struck by a car in Ayrshire has been named by police.
Aiden McLuckie died after being struck by a car at the bridge over Cessnock Water on the A76 near Hurlford at around 5.10pm on Wednesday.
Emergency services attended, and the 14-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers said his family are aware and has asked that their privacy be respected.
The male driver of the car, a Vauxhall Corsa, and his two passengers were checked over by paramedics.
Police Scotland is urging anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward.
Sergeant Brian Simpson from Road Policing said: “Our thoughts remain with Aiden’s family at this extremely difficult time, and we are providing them with specialist support as our enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances.
“I would again appeal to anyone with information to come forward. We are keen to speak to anyone who was driving in the area at the time and ask if anyone has dash-cam footage to please contact us.
“Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2706 of Wednesday, July 16, 2025.”
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