Pedestrian dies in hit-and-run crash in Paisley
A 70-year-old woman has died in a hit-and-run crash in Renfrewshire on New Year's Eve.
The pedestrian was struck by a white car on Barrhead Road in Paisley, near its junction with Ladykirk Crescent, and died at the scene at about 19:00.
The driver fled and detectives have issued an appeal for information to help trace them.
Anyone who saw a white car on the road prior to the crash, or a potentially damaged car afterwards, is urged to contact police.
Det Insp David Tomlinson said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who died and everyone affected by this tragic incident."
