Edinburgh cops have paid tribute to the family of hit-and-run victims as a student was jailed for the crime.
Ralph Fairhurst was jailed for four years and six months after causing death by dangerous driving at the High Court in Glasgow on Thursday, 7 November.
Police were called to the fatal smash on Easter Road at around 2.40am on Sunday, 19 June, 2022. The pedestrian, a 21-year-old man, was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he later died.
The 26-year-old fled the area and was traced by officers later that day.
Road Policing Sergeant Paul Ewing said: “Our thoughts remain with family and friends of the young man that lost his life, and I hope that today’s sentencing brings them some comfort and allows them to move forward.
“Ralph Fairhurst showed absolutely no regard for the law and his reckless actions highlight the devastating consequences of dangerous driving and the lasting impact it has on those involved, along with their families and friends.”
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