An 86-year-old woman tragically passed away after being hit by a van at Seaton Sands Caravan Park in Port Seaton, East Lothian. The incident occurred on Sunday when the woman was on foot in the park’s car park around 10.40 am. Emergency services responded, and she was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where she succumbed to her injuries.
The driver of the van, a 45-year-old man operating a white Vauxhall Combo van, was unharmed in the collision. Sergeant Dominic Doyle extended condolences to the woman’s family and friends, expressing sympathy for their loss. Police investigations into the incident are ongoing, and Sergeant Doyle has urged residents or holidaymakers who witnessed the event to come forward with any information.
Any individuals with dashcam footage or other relevant material are encouraged to contact authorities on 101, quoting incident 1226 of Sunday, September 22. The police seek to gather more details to understand the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident and provide closure for the grieving family.
The community is deeply saddened by the loss, and support is being extended to those affected by this heartbreaking event. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and vigilance in shared spaces to prevent such devastating accidents from reoccurring.