Police probe launched after pedestrian killed by HGV on Scots road
A man has died after being struck by an HGV on a Scots road.
The 58-year-old was killed after being knocked down in Aberdeen earlier today.
He was struck on Victoria road at around 10.10am today, Friday, October 23, 2026.
He was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision, after the emergency services were called to attend the incident.
A police probe has now been launched, and officers investigating the road death have appeared to the public for information.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Road Policing Officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Aberdeen.
"Around 10.10am on Friday, 23 October, 2026, police received a report of a collision involving a male pedestrian and a HGV on Victoria Road, Aberdeen.
"Emergency services attended and the 58-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been notified."
Sergeant Chris Bain of the North East Road Policing Department added: “My thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and I’m appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage to contact police as it may assist in our enquiries.”
Several roads were closed during the incident. All roads have now reopened.
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0845 of Friday, 23 October, 2026.
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