UPDATE: A tragic incident in Dundee has left an 83-year-old woman dead after being struck by a van on December 13, 2025. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Christian Road in the Broughty Ferry area at approximately 5:25 PM following reports of a serious collision.
The victim, a pedestrian, was involved in the crash with a silver Ford Transit van. Despite the immediate arrival of medical teams, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have confirmed that her next of kin has been notified. Fortunately, no other injuries were reported in connection with this devastating event.
The road was closed for over six hours as investigations took place, causing significant disruption in the area. Sergeant David Farr from Road Policing East expressed condolences, stating,
“Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the woman who died at this extremely difficult time.”
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing. Sergeant Farr is urging anyone who witnessed the incident or was in the vicinity to come forward. He specifically requests that individuals with private CCTV or dash-cam footage review their recordings for any significant evidence.
Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to contact Police Scotland by calling 101 and quoting incident number 2579.
As this story develops, our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends during this tragic time. Stay tuned for further updates as more details emerge from the ongoing investigation.
