Road near Edinburgh Airport to close amid probe into fatal ‘hit-and-run’

A busy road near Edinburgh Airport is set to close this weekend as investigations into a fatal ‘hit-and-run’ continue.

The four-vehicle crash, involving a grey Mercedes A250, a black Renault Captur, a grey Skoda Karoq and a grey Hyundai i30, occurred at around 9.20am on Glasgow Road near Newbridge on Monday, September 7.

Emergency services attended, and Linda Patterson, the driver of the Hyundai i30, was pronounced dead at the scene.

One month on from the fatal crash, the westbound carriageway of the A8 will be closed between Edinburgh Airport and Newbridge Roundabout between 8am and 12pm on Saturday while officers continue to conduct investigatory work.

Access to the airport will be maintained during this time.

‘Beautiful soul’

Following the fatal crash, Ms Patterson, 58, was described as a “beautiful soul” by her family.

A statement read: “Linda was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend who brought so much love and joy to those who knew her.

“She had an amazing ability to always look on the positive side of life and was a great support and comfort to those she loved.

“Linda was a beautiful soul whose warmth and cheery sense of humour left their mark on everyone she knew.

“She will be greatly missed.

“We are devastated by her loss, but she will be forever in our hearts.”

A 32-year-old man and two women, aged 19 and 23, were charged in connection with the incident.

Shola Richards, from Broxburn, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with causing death by dangerous driving, two other road traffic offences and attempting to pervert the course of justice. He was remanded in custody.

The two women were released pending further enquiries.

Reports are due to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. Those with information are urged contact 101 quoting reference 0756 of September 7.