First pic of Scots E-scooter rider, 18, killed in horror crash with ambulance
A TEENAGER who died after a horror crash between an e-scooter and an ambulance has been named by police.
Kendal John Donaldson, 18, tragically passed away after the fatal collision in North Ayrshire yesterday.
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The fatal crash happened on the A78 in North Ayrshire
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Emergency services raced to the scene on the A78 in the early hours of the morning.
The alarm was raised at around 2.35am after police received reports of the horror crash.
Kendal was riding an e-scooter along the southbound carriageway when it was involved in a collision with the ambulance.
The crash happened between the Pennyburn Roundabout and the junction with the B779 at Kilwinning.
Mercy crews rushed to Kendal's aid, but tragically, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
No one from the ambulance was injured in the collision.
Cops locked down the road for over six hours to allow collision investigators to conduct enquiries at the scene.
A photo of Kendal has been released by police today as a probe into his death continues.
Officers have added that enquiries into the incident are ongoing and they are appealing for anyone with information about the crash to come forward.
The force is particularly keen to speak with anyone who may have dashcam footage of the area from the time of the crash.
Police and ambulance crews race to Scots street amid emergency incident
Speaking yesterday, Sergeant Jim Dewar said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died and everyone affected by this crash.
'Our enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing and I would urge anyone with information or who may have dashcam footage from around the time to get in touch.
'If you can help please call 101, quoting reference 0324 of 28 July, 2025.'
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