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STV News
7 days ago
- STV News
Man who died in crash between car and lorry on A71 named
A man who died in a crash involving a car and a lorry on the A71 in North Ayrshire has been named by police. Officers were called to the crash, involving a grey Kia Ceed and white DAF HGV, on the westbound carriageway between the Corsehillmount Roundabout and Warrix Interchange around 11am on Thursday, July 31. The driver of the car, Abraham Torrance from Kilmarnock, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have asked for privacy at this time. The road was closed for investigations and reopened around 4.40pm. 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.' If you can help please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1163 of July 31, 2025 Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BBC News
01-08-2025
- BBC News
Man, 70, dies after car and lorry crash near Dreghorn
A 70-year-old man has died after his car was involved in a crash with a lorry near Dreghorn in North were called to the A71 westbound between the Corsehillmount Roundabout and Warrix Interchange at about 11:10 on man, who was driving a grey Kia Ceed, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash with a white DAF road was closed for a police investigation and reopened more than five hours later at about 16:40. PC Josh Forrester said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died, and we continue to carry out inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash and the events leading up to it."We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or who saw the Kia Ceed being driven in the area prior to the collision."
Glasgow Times
01-08-2025
- Glasgow Times
Man died after emergency incident on major Ayrshire road
The incident occurred on the A71 in Irvine, between the Corsehillmount Roundabout and Warrix Interchange. Officers raced to the scene where there was a crash involving a grey Kia Ceed and a white DAF HGV, yesterday, July 31. The crash happened around 11.10am and emergency services attended, however, unfortunately, the 70-year-old driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. READ MORE: Teen who died in e-scooter crash with ambulance has been named READ MORE: Two officers taken to hospital after police van crashes READ MORE: Teen rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after M77 crash Police closed the road for several hours following the incident, which was then reopened around 4.40pm yesterday. They're appealing for anyone with information or dash-cam footage to get in touch with them. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 11.10am on Thursday, 31 July, 2025, we received a report of a crash involving a grey Kia Ceed and a white DAF HGV on the A71 westbound between the Corsehillmount Roundabout and Warrix Interchange. "Emergency services attended however the 70-year-old male driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. "The road was closed to allow enquiries to be carried out and re-opened around 4.40pm." Constable Josh Forrester said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died, and we continue to carry out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash and the events leading up to it. 'We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or who saw the Kia Ceed being driven in the area prior to the collision. 'I would also urge anyone with dash-cam footage or any other information that could assist to contact police.' Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1163 of 31 July, 2025.
STV News
01-08-2025
- STV News
Man, 70, dies in crash between car and lorry on A71
A man has died in a crash involving a car and a lorry on the A71 in North Ayrshire. Police were called to the crash, involving a grey Kia Ceed and white DAF HGV, on the westbound carriageway between the Corsehillmount Roundabout and Warrix Interchange around 11am on Thursday. Emergency services attended and the driver of the car, a 70-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The road was closed for investigations and reopened around 4.40pm. Police Scotland is urging anyone with information to come forward. Constable Josh Forrester said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died, and we continue to carry out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash and the events leading up to it. 'We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or who saw the Kia Ceed being driven in the area prior to the collision. 'I would also urge anyone with dash-cam footage or any other information that could assist to contact police. 'Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1163 of July 31, 2025.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
01-08-2025
- Daily Record
Man pronounced dead at scene of Ayrshire road horror crash involving lorry
The road was closed for almost six hours to allow emergency workers and investigators to work at the scene. A man has died after the car he was driving crashed into an HGV. Today police are appealing for information after the 70-year-old male driver was pronounced dead at the scene of the A71 horror smash. Emergency services were scrambled to the major route just after 11am yesterday morning to a report of a crash involving a grey Kia Ceed and a white DAF HGV westbound between the Corsehillmount Roundabout and Warrix Interchange. The road was closed for almost six hours to allow emergency workers and investigators to work at the scene. Constable Josh Forrester said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died, and we continue to carry out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash and the events leading up to it. 'We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or who saw the Kia Ceed being driven in the area prior to the collision. 'I would also urge anyone with dash-cam footage or any other information that could assist to contact police.' Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1163 of 31 July, 2025. A Police Scotland spokesperson added: "Road policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A71. "Around 11.10am on Thursday, July 31, 2025, we received a report of a crash involving a grey Kia Ceed and a white DAF HGV on the A71 westbound between the Corsehillmount Roundabout and Warrix Interchange. "Emergency services attended however the 70-year-old male driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. "The road was closed to allow enquiries to be carried out and re-opened around 4.40pm."
