Police confirm name of 54-year-old man who died in A75 crash

Investigations are ongoing, and officers are asking anyone with information to come forward

Enquiries are ongoing.
Author: Ruth RidleyPublished 28th Jan 2026

Police have confirmed the man who died in last week's crash on the A75 west of Dumfries was Phillip Thompson, who was 54-years-old.

He died at the scene on Friday.

Investigations are ongoing, and officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Sergeant Colin Ramage said: "Our thoughts remain with Phillip's family and friends and our enquiries into the crash are continuing. I would appeal to anyone who has yet to speak to us to get in touch."