A 73-year-old man has died following a crash on the A859 road near Balallan on the Isle of Lewis yesterday morning.
The incident involved a single car – a grey Renault Captur – happened and at around 11.40am on Tuesday.
The driver and sole occupant was taken to Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway but was pronounced dead a short time after arrival.
The road was closed until around 11pm last night to allow for an investigation at the scene.
Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service were sent to the scene, along with coastguard rescue teams.
The Isle of Harris coastguard team played a crucial role managing traffic and attendees at both sides of the closure for around nine hours in stormy conditions.
No alternative route was available for motorists during the near 12-hour closure, with the Salvation Army opening their hall at Bayhead until 1opm to provide shelter to drivers.
‘Inquires remain ongoing’
Sergeant Neil Macdonald from the Highland and Islands Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died in the collision.
“Our inquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I would urge anyone who may have information or dashcam footage from the area to get in touch.
“Anyone who believes they may be able to help can call 101, quoting reference 1186 of January 23.”