A WOMAN who died in Alloa after being hit by a bin lorry has been named as Margaret Johnstone.

Police identified the 52-year-old in a statement following the incident on High Street just after 3pm on Friday, November 13.

Sergeant Ruth Aitchison, of Forth Valley Road Policing, said: “We will continue to support Margaret’s family through this difficult time and they have asked if they can be left in peace to come to terms with what has happened.

"I would also like to thank the members of the public who assisted the emergency services at the scene.

“Our enquiries into the circumstances surrounding this incident continue and I would again appeal to anyone who may have any information to come forward.

“If you were in the area at the time of the collision and could assist with our investigation, please speak to police.

“Police can be contacted on 101 quoting incident number 2147 of Friday, 13 .”