Police Scotland said James Watson, 71, died after being hit by a car
A pensioner who died after he was hit by a car in Troon has been named by police.
James Watson, 71, was crossing a road when he was struck by a southbound silver Land Rover Freelander on Bentinck Drive, at its junction with Yorke Road, at about 21:10 on Sunday.
He was taken by ambulance to Ayr Hospital where he later died.
Mr Watson's family described him as "a loving family man who will be sorely missed".
Police said inquiries were continuing into the incident.
