Police name 85-year-old who died following Perth and Kinross crash

An 85-year-old man who died in hospital after being seriously injured in a crash on the A977 in Perth and Kinross has been named by police.

James Hynd, from Dollar, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh after the red Ford Fiesta he was driving collided with a white DAF lorry on the A977 near Blairingone.

The incident occurred at about 5pm on Thursday September 19.

Mr Hynd later died at the hospital on Monday September 23, police have confirmed.

The lorry driver was not injured.

Police Scotland said inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash are ongoing, and officers are continuing to appeal for information.

Road Policing Inspector Andrew Thomson said: “Our thoughts are with James’s family and friends at this very difficult time. Officers will continue to offer support throughout our investigation.

“I’d like to thank everyone who has come forward with information so far. If anyone has information and has not already spoken to police, I’d urge them to get in touch. I’m particularly keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage which may assist our inquiries.”

Anyone who can assist is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2752 of Thursday September 19.