A PEDESTRIAN died last night following a collision in Bridge of Allan.

Police are appealing for witnesses in the wake of the fatal incident, which happened at around 11.10pm on Thursday, December 27.

The male pedestrian sustained serious injuries on Cornton Road after a collision with a Land Rover Defender, according to officers.

Despite the best efforts of ambulance medics, the 29-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with any information is asked to come forward as inquiries to establish the full circumstances continue.

Inspector Andrew Thomson, of the Road Policing Unit in Stirling, said: “Our deepest sympathies are with the family of the pedestrian at this time and we will continue to provide them with all the support they may require.

"The driver of the Land Rover stopped immediately following this incident and we have noted a statement from them, but we are keen to hear from other motorists or members of the public who may have been in the area and witnessed exactly what happened.

"If you believe you have information that can assist with this investigation then please contact police immediately."

People with information are asked to call 101, quoting the incident number 4280 of December 27.