Man seriously injured after being struck by car on Ayr’s Barns Street

Man rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries' after Volkswagen hit and run <i>(Image: Colin Mearns)</i>
Man rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries' after Volkswagen hit and run (Image: Colin Mearns)
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A 28-year-old man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by a car in Ayr.

Emergency services were called to Barns Street at around 8.40pm on Saturday, February 14, following reports of a crash involving a Volkswagen Scirocco and a pedestrian.

The injured man was taken to hospital for treatment, where his condition is described as serious. No other injuries were reported.

Road Policing officers are now appealing for information as enquiries continue.

Sergeant Brian Simpson said: “I am appealing to anyone who was driving in the area at the time and witnessed the crash to come forward with information.

“I would also ask that those with dash-cam footage review this to see if it has captured anything significant that could assist with our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 2985 of February 14, 2026.

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