Man killed and two injured in East Ayrshire crash

A driver has died and two people are in hospital after a head-on crash.
Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them. Picture: Dan PhillipsPolice have appealed for witnesses to contact them. Picture: Dan Phillips
Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them. Picture: Dan Phillips

The accident happened on the A719 near Waterside, East Ayrshire, at about 3:30pm yesterday and involved a Suzuki Jimny and a Fiat Punto.

The 54-year-old man driving the Suzuki died at the scene and his 51-year-old female passenger was taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, where she is said to be in a stable condition.

The 18-year-old driver of the Punto was also taken to hospital. Police said his injuries were not life-threatening.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to contact them by calling 101.

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