A man died after being hit by a car in Glasgow.

The 64-year-old pedestrian and his dog were struck by a red Nissan Micra car, around 8.30pm yesterday night on Bartiebeith Road.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The road was closed for around six hours to allow the investigation to take place.

It has since been reopened.

Police Scotland is appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Sergeant Adnan Alam, of Glasgow Road Policing, said: “I am appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to contact us.

“I would ask any motorists, particularly with dash cams who were in and around that area to check the footage as it may have captured images that could assist in our investigation.”