Dog walker, 83, killed in Prestwick lorry crash named

Image source, Police Scotland

Image caption, John Ward and his dog Benji were pronounced dead at the scene

An 83-year-old man who died after being hit by a lorry in Prestwick has been named by police.

John Ward, also known as Jack, had been walking his dog on Ayr Road, at the junction with Pleasantfield Road, on Friday 9 September, when they were struck by the lorry.

Emergency services were called at about 09:25 but Mr Ward and his dog Benji died at the scene.

Police Scotland have .

They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have dashcam footage.