A man has died after a hit and run as Scots detectives appeal for information.
The incident occurred on the A85 at Kirkton near Taynuilt at around 1am on Sunday October 10.
Emergency services attended after responding to reports of a man found injured on the roadside.
The unnamed 61-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and his family have been notified.
The area currently remains closed to traffic and a diversion is in place as Police Scotland conduct enquiries.
Initial enquiries by officers have indicated that the vehicle involved in the hit and run may have sustained damage.
It is not yet known whether the vehicle was travelling towards Oban or Crianlarich or possibly even further afield.
Officers have also been carrying out door-to-door enquiries and will check for any CCTV footage which could be useful.
Detective Inspector Scott Hamilton said: “It’s imperative we find out how this man has died.
"His family is devastated by what has happened.
"We are working to establish the full circumstances and I am appealing to anyone who was on the A85 last night to contact us.
"Any small piece of information could assist the investigation.”
"Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0293 of 10 October, 2021.
"Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
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