Woman dies after being hit by car as police hunt driver who fled scene

The 70-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Woman dies after being hit by car in Paisley as police hunt driver who fled sceneiStock

A woman has died after being struck by a car which failed to stop in Paisley.

The 70-year-old pedestrian was on Barrhead Road, a short distance to the east of the junction with Ladykirk Crescent, around 7pm on December 31 when she was hit.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver failed to stop, and investigations are ongoing to identify and find a white car involved.

Detective Inspector David Tomlinson said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who died and everyone affected by this tragic incident.

“I would urge anyone who may have witnessed anything or believes they saw, or may have dashcam footage, of a white coloured car on the road prior to the collision to get in touch.

“We would also be keen to speak to anyone who thinks they have seen a car matching this description after the collision which may have had damage.

“Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 2566 of December 31.”

STV News is now on WhatsApp

Get all the latest news from around the country

Follow STV News
Follow STV News on WhatsApp

Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

WhatsApp channel QR Code