Police in Caithness are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was hit by a car last night.
The incident happened at around 11.40pm at John O’ Groats near the Seaview Hotel at the junction of the A99 and A836.
A spokesman for the police said: “Very sadly, a man in his thirties was struck by a car and died at the scene as a result of his injuries.
“The road was closed until 7.45am this morning to allow a full collision investigation to take place.
“As part of ongoing inquiries, Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen anyone walking on or near the road between the A99 junction and Newton in the hour leading up to the collision.”
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information is urged to contact Police on 101.
The spokesman added: “Officers are liaising with the man’s next of kin and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. No further details on his identity will be issued this weekend.”
Emergency services are currently in attendance on the A99 at the junction of the A836 at the Seaview hotel, John… https://t.co/xZIDCxMJb4
