Man, 35, knocked down and killed

A PEDESTRIAN has died after being hit by a car.

The 35-year-old was struck by a Vauxhall Vectra on the access road to High Burnside, Aviemore, Inverness-shire, shortly before 11pm on Saturday. He died at the scene.

The road was closed while inquiries were carried out, and police have appealed for witnesses. A report is to be sent to the procurator fiscal.