Driver charged over crash that left 88-year-old dead

A motorist has been charged in connection with a crash in Midlothian late last year that left an 88-year-old man dead.

The incident, in which the pensioner was struck by a Honda Civic car, occurred on December 19 on Nivensknowe Road in Loanhead.

He was taken to hospital but died on December 23 as a result of his injuries.

A 51-year-old has now been charged in connection with an alleged road traffic offence, Police Scotland said on Thursday.

A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.