Man who died in Ayrshire lorry crash named by police
A pensioner who died in a crash involving his car and an HGV lorry in Ayrshire has been named by police.
Abraham Torrance, 70, from Kilmarnock, died following the incident on the A71 between the Corsehill Mount Roundabout and the Warrix Interchange, near Irvine on Thursday morning, July 31.
Emergency services were called to the scene following the incident which involved a grey Kia Ceed and a white DAF HGV at around 11.10am.
Mr Torrance, the driver of the Kia, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are continuing to appeal for information to establish the full circumstances of the crash and added that Mr Torrance's family have asked for privacy.
Constable Josh Forrester said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr Torrance and enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash and the events leading up to it continue.
'We are asking anyone who can assist with information, including dash-cam footage, to get in touch if they have not already spoken to officers.'
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "A man who died in a crash on the A71 westbound between the Corsehill Mount Roundabout and Warrix Interchange, near Irvine, has been named.
"He was Abraham Torrance, aged 70, from the Kilmarnock area. His family has asked for privacy.
"The incident happened around 11.10am on Thursday, 31 July, and involved a grey Kia Ceed and a white DAF HGV.
"Emergency services attended and Mr Torrance, the driver of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was injured.
"If you can help please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1163 of 31 July, 2025
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