Police said that a road accident which occurred earlier on the A1 is being linked to the incident The discovery of a man’s body behind an East Lothian pub is being linked to a crash on the A1.
The body was found at the back of the Dolphin Inn at Whitecraig at about 0200 BST.
Detectives said a Toyota Celica collided with the central reservation near Dunbar and was found abandoned when officers arrived at the scene.
Police said they were “confident” the two incidents were linked and appealed for information.
“We are still trying to piece together the circumstances surrounding both of these incidents ”
Det Insp Stuart Hood Lothian and Borders Police
Anyone who was on the A1 and witnessed the collision, or who saw the vehicle driving erratically at the Thistly Cross Roundabout or the Spott Roundabout is asked to contact Lothian and Borders Police.
Similarly, anyone who saw a man walking alone in the countryside near the Broxburn Estate in Dunbar should also make contact with police.
Det Insp Stuart Hood, who is leading the investigation said: “We are still trying to piece together the circumstances surrounding both of these incidents.
“However, we are confident they are linked.
“If you were in the Dolphin Inn around closing time, we are very keen to speak to you.
“Likewise, we are also keen to hear from anyone who saw the Toyota Celica on or around the A1 and who has information as to its movements before the collision.”
The crash caused long tailbacks on the A1.
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