First picture of man who died after being hit by car in Dumfries

Pedestrian Graham Wright, 43, died following a car crash near Dumfries on Sunday, May 3.

A man who died after being hit by a car on the A75 near Dumfries has been named by police. Graham Wright, 43, was killed after he was hit by a car in the early hours of Sunday morning, May 3.

Emergency services were called to the scene at Lockerbie Road near to the roundabout at the A701 following the incident at around 3am.

A pedestrian and an silver Ford Fiesta were involved in a collision before the car subsequently crashed with a silver lorry travelling in the opposite direction.

Despite paramedics best efforts, Graham, the pedestrian, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other serious injuries were reported and the road remained closed for a number of hours while investigations are carried out and the roadway was repaired.

Police are continuing to appeal for any information, particularly any dash-cam footage, which could assist their enquiries.

Road Policing Sergeant Wayne Carnochan said: “Our thoughts remain with Graham’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.

“Our enquiries into the crash continue and I’d like to thank everyone who has come forward with information already. I’d ask anyone who hasn’t yet spoken to police, and witnessed the collision or has dash-cam footage which could assist us, to get in touch.”

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “The man who died following a fatal collision in Dumfries has been named as Graham Wight.

“Around 3am on Sunday, May 3, we were called to a crash involving a pedestrian and a silver Ford Fiesta on the A75, between the roundabout at Lockerbie Road and the roundabout for the A701.

“The car subsequently crashed into a silver lorry travelling in the opposite direction.

“Emergency services attended, but the 43-year-old pedestrian, Graham Wight, was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0526 of May 3.“

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