Police are appealing to the public for any information that can assist them in finding out more about the fatal incident on the A76 yesterday (October 14) that saw a man killed after being hit by a lorry.

The crash happened around 3.10pm on the stretch of road between Pathead and New Cumnock.

The 36-year-old man, who was a wheelchair user, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was shut for five hours whilst an investigation was carried out.

The deceased's next of kin have been informed.

Sergeant Craig Beaver of the Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this very difficult time.

“Enquiries are continuing into the full circumstances surrounding the crash and the road was closed for around five hours whilst collision investigation was carried out.

“I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage, and has not yet spoken to or provided this information to officers, to contact us as soon as possible.

“Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1939 of 14 October.”