Detectives close major Edinburgh road to reconstruct alleged hit and run
Police will close a busy stretch of Queensferry Road overnight this week as part of an investigation into the alleged hit-and-run that killed Ian Harrower.
A major Edinburgh road will shut as police carry out a crash reconstruction linked to a fatal incident that claimed the life of a much-loved grandfather.
Queensferry Road will be closed in both directions between Drumbrae North and Clermiston Road North from 10pm on Thursday, June 19, until 1am on Friday, June 20.
The temporary closure is to allow officers to carry out a collision reconstruction as part of ongoing enquiries into the crash, which took place on the A90 on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Emergency services were called to the late-night incident, involving a Kawasaki motorbike and a Peugeot 306, at around 11.15pm. The motorcyclist, 61-year-old Ian Harrower from Rosyth, Fife, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The car involved in the crash allegedly fled the scene before police arrived. Police appealed for help to trace the Peugeot involved and a 31-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences two days after the incident.
His devastated family later paid tribute to the grandfather, describing him as a 'true and loyal friend to many' who would 'never be forgotten.'
In a statement released by Police Scotland, they said: "Ian was a much-loved son to Elizabeth, brother to Elaine and dad to Lewis, Kim and Owen. He was a loving husband to Norah and stepdad to Gavin, and a very much missed grandad to Brooke and Taylor."
Images from the scene in April showed a heavy emergency presence, with officers and paramedics at the site and a large cordon in place.
Local Megan Purdie, 20, said at the time: "I saw the ambulance and the cars, and it's quite disturbing to know that happened right outside. I've never really liked living near the main road, but there's only so much you can do.
"It's terrible, I didn't actually know someone had died. I have seen quite a lot of ambulances going past the house recently, it's quite worrying to live here."
Sergeant Paul Ewing added: 'We would like to thank the public for their assistance with our investigation and our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Harrower. Anyone with any further information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 4274 of 8 April, 2025.'
Motorists are advised to avoid the area during the overnight closure, with diversions set to be in place.
Police Scotland added: 'We thank the public for their patience and understanding."
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