A 66-year-old woman has died in hospital after being hit by a car on the A70 Muirkirk Road near Cumnock.

The incident took place about 08:05 on Friday and involved a pedestrian and a white Range Rover Evoque.

Jaqueline Young, from Cumnock, was taken to hospital for treatment but has since passed away.

Police Scotland said inquiries into the incident were ongoing and it was keen to speak to any motorists who witnessed it.

Sgt Brian Simpson said the force's thoughts were with the victim's family.

He added: "We are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances and we continue to appeal to anyone who witnessed the crash, or has dash-cam footage from the area to please come forward.

"We know that motorists drove through the scene immediately after the crash.

"We are particularly keen to speak with the drivers of a dark-coloured saloon vehicle and a teal-coloured pick-up truck with a cab on the back.

"These drivers may have information which could assist with our investigation."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland.