Man hit by car dies

A man has died after being hit by a car on a road in South Ayrshire.

The 42-year-old man died at the scene on the A79 Prestwick Loop Road on Friday, police said.

He was hit by a silver Skoda Octavia heading south on the road at about 11.20pm.

The driver was uninjured but was badly shaken following the incident, which led to the road being closed for several hours.

Police are seeking the driver of an Audi, also on the A79 at the time.