A TEENAGER has died after being hit by a car in the city centre.

The 16-year-old boy was knocked down by a silver Renault heading towards Gorgie around 9.30pm yesterday.

The road was closed for two hours as accident investigators examined the scene.

A spokesman for Lothian and Borders police today said the driver of the car was co-operating fully and the incident was a tragic accident.

He said: "There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding this. In accordance with procedure we are seeking witnesses, but the driver stopped at the scene and the vehicle has been seized.

"We are still keen to speak to people who saw this, but there is nothing to suggest any wrong doing."

Locals said they were shocked by the accident. Marlynne Bullen, owner of Delish sandwich shop Dalry Road: "It's a really bad road. There was a wee girl across the road involved in some sort of collision with a car not so long ago. She wasn't hurt but she got a good fright.

"They're meant to be putting in a pedestrian crossing. The pavement was supposed to be fenced off with railings."

Shahad Nadeem, of Premier convenience store on Dalry Road, said: "I saw ambulances coming and heard a lot of noise but didn't see the accident itself."

It is the second accident in which a teenager has died after being hit by a vehicle in the area in recent weeks.

Tynecastle High pupil David Bendo, 17, was on his lunch break in McLeod Street having just finished his exams when he was hit by a tipper truck last month.

Witnesses of the incident said the driver was unaware he had hit the teenager and continued 50 yards until a bystander waved him down outside the Hearts ticket office.

Anyone with any information on last night's accident is asked to contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0131 311 3131, or Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.

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Road victim named

A TEENAGER who was knocked down and killed in Edinburgh has been named by police as Stuart Brockie.

The 16-year-old from Grove Street, in Edinburgh, died following a collision involving a silver Renault, which was heading towards Gorgie at about 9.30pm on Friday.

The road was closed for two hours as accident investigators examined the scene.

A spokesman for Lothian and Borders police said the driver of the car was co-operating fully and the incident was a tragic accident.

"There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding this, but we are still keen to speak to people who saw it," he added.

Source: Scotland on Sunday, Sunday, 9th March, 2008

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Schoolboy killed by car was days from 17th birthday

A SCHOOLBOY who was knocked down and killed would have celebrated his 17th birthday this weekend.

Stuart Brockie, of Grove Street, was hit by a car in Dalry Road at 9.30pm last Friday.

His family were planning to celebrate his birthday on Saturday but will now be attending his funeral instead.

His mother Jackie has paid tribute to "her bold and big hearted" son. She said: "Stuart was bold, brass and loud, people, friends and family that really knew him know what I mean.

"He had feelings, a big heart, the biggest heart that went out to everybody and anybody.

"Stuart was an extraordinary character, different from all the rest and always did his best.

"The day we lay him down to rest, hopefully on his birthday March 15th, we'll do our best to make you proud son." The tragedy is the second to hit his dad Gary in less than six months. His three-month-old daughter Jasmine died in November.

Stuart was out with friends when he was hit by a silver Renault car.

The St Augustine's pupil was hoping to be a hairdresser when he left school and was an incredibly popular figure with over 600 friends listed on his social networking site. Friends and family have left pages of poignant tributes on his website.

His step sister Kimberley Burnett wrote: "You don't understand how much you have meant to me over so many years.

"Never mind a step brother you were like my real brother, always there when I wanted to talk to you and giving me the best advice in the world. Best step brother I could ever ask for."

Source: Edinburgh Evening News, Tuesday, 11th March, 2008

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Mother pays tribute after son is killed

THE mother of a schoolboy who tragically died after being knocked down has paid a moving tribute to him.

Trainee hairdresser Stuart Brockie was just days short of his 17th birthday when he was killed on Friday night after being struck on Dalry Road.

His mother Anita said: "I love him so much, I need him, and I just want him back.

"He was such a special boy and I need him here with me."

Source: Edinburgh Evening News, Wednesday, 12th March, 2008

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Stuart Brockie Mcgoochan : Obituary

BROCKIE/ McGOOCHAN Stuart (Broco) (Haymarket / Eyemouth) Suddenly, as a result of a tragic accident on Friday, March 7th, 2008, Stuart was sadly taken from us, adored and loving son of Anita and Gary, much loved brother of Leeanne, Brogan, Danny, Kimberley and Keiran, dearly loved grandson, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend to all who knew him.

A Requiem Mass will take place at the Sacred Heart RC Church, Lauriston Street, on Saturday, March 15th, at 9.30 am, thereafter Stuart will be laid to rest in Saughton Cemetery, at 11 am, to which all are welcome. RIP.

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