Woman dies after hit and run in Denny

A woman has died after a hit and run in Denny.

Police were called to the A872 at around 12:30am this morning.

The body of a 53-year-old female was found at the scene.

An investigation is underway, in a bid to find the vehicle involved.

In a statement, Police Scotland said:

“Around 12.30am on Thursday, 15 December, 2022, police were called to the A872 at Avonside Drive, Denny, following a report of a suspected fatal hit-and-run involving a 53-year-old female pedestrian.

“The woman’s body was found at the scene and enquiries to establish the full circumstances and identify the vehicle involved are ongoing.

“Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting incident 0071 of 15 December, 2022.”