Police investigate Range Rover hit-and-run in Danderhall

Police Scotland is investigating after a black Range Rover struck a 17-year-old girl on Old Dalkeith Road in Danderhall and left the scene. The girl was taken to hospital for treatment, police said. The collision happened at about 4.30pm on Friday, October 16, according to Police Scotland. The force said the vehicle did not stop after hitting the pedestrian. The reports did not provide details about the girl’s condition beyond saying she received hospital treatment. Constable Geoff Valentine said the incident was frightening for the pedestrian and that enquiries were continuing to establish the full circumstances. Police have not identified the driver in the information released about the incident. Police Scotland appealed for witnesses, including anyone who saw the collision or the vehicle beforehand. Officers also asked drivers who were in the area at the time to check dashcam footage for material that could assist the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident number 3760, dated October 16. The appeal seeks information that could help establish what happened and identify the vehicle’s driver. The collision occurred...