A pensioner has died six weeks after being hit by a lorry.

Alan Deas, 74, passed away on Monday following the crash on Lanark Road, Edinburgh, on April 24.

He was taken to Western General Hospital for treatment.

Mr Deas was crossing the road when he was hit by the HGV.

Police confirmed he died on Monday.

Sergeant Fraser Wood said: "Our thoughts are with Alan's family at this time who have asked that their privacy be respected."