Appeal over death of father found lying in road

A man who died after being found lying injured in a road is likely to have been hit by a vehicle, police said.

Retired father of two John Ogston was found in Mains Road, Dundee, at about 11pm on New Year’s Day with serious injuries to his head and body.

Four men helped carry the 67-year-old to his home nearby and he was taken to hospital but died the following day.

Police said they are satisfied his injuries were not the result of an assault and were more than likely caused by a vehicle, which they are trying to trace.

Officers are appealing for people in the area at the time to contact them, particularly the four men who helped Mr Ogston, and a taxi driver who may have seen him.

Detective Chief Inspector Iain Wales said: “John was a father of two, and after working for a number of years with DC Thomson at their Kingsway East premises, retired seven years ago.

“His family, who are understandably devastated, are now wanting to know what happened to their dad.”

Police are also appealing to the driver of a five-seater taxi that drove up Mains Road from Dens Road to contact them as he would have seen Mr Ogston in the middle of the road being helped by a woman.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101.