Man, 21, dies after being hit by car in Edinburgh

Image caption, The road was closed while police investigations were carried out

A man has died after being hit by a car in Edinburgh.

The 21-year-old was struck by a silver Toyota Auris while walking on Calder Road at about 07:00. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man driving the car was not hurt.

Officers closed the road until about 12:10 to carry out investigations. Sgt Barry Sommerville urged anyone with information on the crash to - particularly those with dashcam footage.

He added: "Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends at this difficult time."