Man dies after being hit by BMW on Edinburgh bypass

A man has died after being hit by a car in Edinburgh.

The collision, involving a BMW 3 Series, happened on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass eastbound, near the Straiton junction at about 05:10.

The 25-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The 39-year-old driver was not hurt.

The road was closed until about 12:40 while police carried out investigations and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

Police have urged anyone with information or dashcam footage to get in touch via the non-emergency line.

Sgt Barry Sommerville added: "Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends at this difficult time."