American doctor dies after being hit by van whilst walking on Trinity Crescent in Edinburgh

A doctor from the United States has died after he was struck by a van in Edinburgh earlier this month. Dr William Noel, 58, was walking on Trinity Crescent when he was struck by a Citroen Relay van on April 10.

He was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh after suffering serious injuries, while the driver of the van, a 40-year-old man, was arrested and later released pending further enquiries. Dr Noel, who hailed from Philadelphia, tragically died on Monday evening, police announced. His family has asked for privacy.

A female nurse who came to the aid of Dr Noel was sought as a witness by police and has now come forward and assisted with their enquiries. The force added: “Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 2772 of 10 April.”