An 80-year-old pedestrian has died following a late-night
The incident occurred about 9.20pm on Thursday, September 19 on Whalsay, Shetland, as a blue Toyota Yaris which was travelling northwards and collided with Allister Sandison.
The 54-year-old male driver was not injured.
Sergeant Chris Murray said "our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr Sandison."
They added: "Officers from the Road Policing Unit travelled to the Island and our enquiries are continuing into the circumstances.
"This is a small, close community and it is clear that Mr Sandison was well known in the area.
"The family would like to thank the community for the support they have received and to the staff who cared for Mr Sandison at the Gilbert Bain Hospital but would like privacy to deal with their unexpected loss."
