East Lothian van driver smashes into car then drives off as police launch manhunt

A van driver who failed to stop after a collision in East Lothian is being hunted by police.

The incident happened at around 4.30pm on November 22, with the motorist reportedly 'driving dangerously' on the A199 between Wallyford and Tranent before colliding with a car and driving off. Police are now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or saw the van driving dangerously.

Officers have said the small white van may have damage to the front offside, and could be marked with grey paint. Anyone with dash-cam footage is urged to get in touch.

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Police Scotland East Lothian posted to Facebook: "We are appealing for information following a crash in East Lothian.

"Around 4.30pm on Friday, November 22, we received a report of a small white van driving dangerously on the A199 between Wallyford and Tranent. A short time later the van collided with a car and failed to stop."

Police Constable Frances Stevenson said: "I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward or who saw the van driving dangerously.

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"The van could potentially have damage to the front offside and be marked with grey paint. Motorists who were in the area with dash-cam footage should also get in touch, you may have captured something that can assist our enquiries."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting 2537 of Friday, November 22.

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