Tranent man who died in Moffat road crash named by police

Police Scotland have confirmed the identity of a 33-year-old man who died as a result of a road crash on the A708 near Moffat on Sunday (July 19).

He was Hristo Hristov from Tranent in East Lothian.

The incident happened around 3.55pm on Sunday, 19 July, 2020 when a grey Audi Q2 car collided with a green Kawasaki motorcycle on the A708 between Moffat and Selkirk, near the Grey Mare’s Tail.

Sergeant William Broatch, of Dumfries and Galloway Road Policing, said: "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Mr. Hristov at this difficult time.

"Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and I would ask that anyone with any information contact police on 101 quoting incident number 2252 of Sunday, 19 July, 2020.”

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