US EditionBoy, 14, dies after being struck by car at bridge over Cessnock Water in East Ayrshire
AYRSHIRE, SCOTLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 16 – Police are appealing for witnesses as a 14-year-old boy was fatally struck by a car driven by a 17-year-old, with no injuries reported to the vehicle occupants.
- A 14-year-old boy was fatally struck by a car near a bridge crossing Cessnock Water on the A76 close to Hurlford around 5:10 pm on July 16, 2025.
- Emergency services responded promptly to the collision involving a Vauxhall Corsa, and authorities have classified the fatality as accidental while seeking any information from the public.
- Paramedics examined the male driver and two passengers of the Vauxhall Corsa, but none needed medical care at a hospital, and the road remained shut for several hours while authorities conducted their inquiry.
- Sergeant Brian Simpson expressed sympathy for the family and confirmed that they are receiving assistance while investigations proceed. He also encouraged anyone with relevant information to contact Police Scotland by calling 101 and referencing incident number 2706.
- The incident resulted in the death of a valued community member and schoolboy, prompting ongoing inquiries and public appeals to establish full circumstances and aid justice.
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