Man charged in connection with crash that killed Paisley grandad

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A man has been charged in connection with a fatal car crash which killed a Paisley grandad last autumn.Much-loved Jim Paterson, 63, was walking along Brediland Road in the town's Foxbar area when he was struck by a vehicle just after midnght on Sunday, November 27.A 26-year-old man is now expected to appear in court, more than six months after the incident, following police enquiries.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal crash in Paisley, which took place on Sunday, November 27, 2022.“The incident took place on Brediland Road and led to the death of 63-year-old pedestrian Jim Paterson.“The 26-year-old has been reported to the procurator fiscal and is expected to appear at court at a later date.”Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.

D ownload here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocial Forensics officers could be working at the scene for a couple of days after the tragic collision which closed the busy route for some time.Following the incident, floral tributes and a St Mirren teddy bear were placed at the roadside by grieving family members in memory of Jim who was a former