Man charged over pedestrian ambulance crash death
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A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a pedestrian who was struck by an ambulance in Oban.
Robert Bromell, 39, was critically injured in the incident on the A85 Corran Esplanade at about 01:35 on 6 September.
The father-of-two, from Oban, died from his injuries in hospital the next day.
Police Scotland said the suspect is due to appear at Oban Sheriff Court on Monday.
´óÏó´«Ã½ Scotland News understands the 20-year-old was not driving the ambulance.
In a statement his family said Mr Bromell, who was better known as Hogan, would be remembered for his "cheeky smile and funny character".
They added: "You would never not see Hogan without a smile on his face and a little joke to tell.
"It is a devastating loss and he will be missed by everyone that knew him."
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- Published9 September 2023