Scottish Borders fatal crash: Man, 27, dies in one-vehicle crash on A68 near St Boswells

A man has died in a crash in the Scottish Borders.

The 27-year-old was driving a silver Ford Fusion car on the A68 southbound near St Boswells when it came off the road at about 8.15pm on Friday.

Emergency services attended but the man, the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, died at the scene.

A man, 27, has died after a crash on the A68 southbound near St Boswells on Friday (Photo: Google Maps).

The road was closed for more than seven hours for recovery to take place and for collision investigation work before reopening at about 3.40am on Saturday.

Sergeant Scott Kirkpatrick said police inquiries are ongoing and officers are appealing to anyone who may have information that could help to get in touch.

“In particular we are asking for those driving in the area around the time of the crash to get in touch,” he said.

“If you have dash-cam footage that could assist then please contact us.”

Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3311 of Friday February 4 2022.

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