Police appeal after man struck by car in Kilmarnock

Police are appealing for information following the incident <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Police are appealing for information following the incident (Image: Newsquest)
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POLICE are appealing for information after a man was struck by a car near Kilmarnock town centre.

The male was taken to hospital following the incident on Sturrock Street, which was closed for almost two hours after the collision.

The crash, involving a white Ford Focus and a pedestrian, happened around 6.35pm on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Sergeant Brian Simpson said: "Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to get in touch."

The pedestrian, a 32-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment. No update has been provided on his condition.

The road was closed for investigation work and reopened around 8.30pm.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2819 of September 16, 2026.

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