Police are appealing for information in relation to the fatal crash
A pensioner has died following a fatal crash on an East Lothian road earlier today.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident – on the B1348, between Prestonpans and Musselburgh – about 2.25am, when a passing motorist discovered a red Ford Galaxy smashed into a lamppost on the eastbound verge.
A 69-year-old man was discovered inside the car and he was subsequently taken by ambulance to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where he was later pronounced dead.
The man is believed to have been travelling from in the Port Seaton area .
Police are now investigating this incident and are eager to speak to anyone who may have information.
Sergeant Neil Inglis said: “We are eager to speak to anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the incident, particularly if they were on the B1348 in the early hours of this morning.”
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police immediately.”
Those with information can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
