Pensioner in serious condition after crash near Lockerbie

A 79 year old man was airlifted to hospital

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact 101
Author: Molly TulettPublished 27th Sep 2026
Last updated 27th Sep 2026

A 79 year old man has been airlifted to hospital after a serious crash near Lockerbie.

Police were called to the A74 at around 4.20pm on Saturday 26 September, near the B7076 overbridge.

It was a one car collision involving a silver Toyota Hilux.

The driver of the car was flown to hospital with serious injuries.

Police appeal

Sergeant Colin Ramage said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this crash and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed anything around the time to contact us.

“In addition, anyone with dash-cam footage which captured anything of relevance is asked to get in touch as this may be able to assist.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland quoting reference 2224 of 26 September 2026.

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