Margaret Joy Todd: Pedestrian, 85, who died after Stranraer van crash named

The investigation remains ongoing.

A woman who died after being hit by a van in Stranraer has been named.

Emergency services were called to the crash involving a pedestrian and a white Vauxhall Vivaro van around 10.20am on Sheuchan Street near the junction with Park Lane.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital where she later died.

She has now been named as Margaret Joy Todd, known as Joy, 85, from Stranraer.

The road was closed for crash investigation work and re-opened around 7.15pm later that day.

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Police Scotland

Officers appeal for any dash-cam or video footage

Sergeant Scott Costley said: “Our thoughts remain with Joy’s family and friends at this difficult time.

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“We continue to investigate this crash and would ask anyone who saw what happened, and hasn’t yet spoken to officers, to please get in touch.

“Any relevant dash-cam or video footage should also be shared with us as soon as possible.”

If you can help, call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0840 of Saturday, January 3.

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