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Pedestrian, 68, dies after horror crash in Scots town as woman, 24, arrested

A PEDESTRIAN has died in hospital following a horror crash as cops arrested a female driver in connection with the incident.

Mercy crews[1] raced to the A721 Bellshill Road on the junction of Logans Road, Motherwell[2], at around 9.10pm on Sunday, March 17.

The incident occurred on the A751 Bellshill road near Logan Road, Motherwell

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The incident occurred on the A751 Bellshill road near Logan Road, MotherwellCredit: Google Maps

A 68-year-old man was struck by a vehicle as he attempted to cross the carriageway.

The man was rushed to the Queen[3] Elizabeth University Hospital[4] to be treated.

He sadly died from his injuries[5] four days later on Thursday, 21 March.

No one else was injured.

traffic[6] offence.

Officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash to get in touch.

Those with dash cam footage are also being urged to contact police[7].

Cops[8] paid tribute to the man’s family[9] and friends and said that enquiries remain ongoing into the incident.

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Sergeant Stewart Taylor from the Motherwell Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts are very much with the man’s family at this difficult time.

“We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and would ask anyone who has not yet come forward with information to get in touch with police.

“We’re also keen to hear from motorists with dash-cam footage from the area to come forward.

“If you believe you can assist our enquiries, please call 101, quoting incident 3420 of 17 March.”

References

  1. ^ Mercy crews (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  2. ^ Motherwell (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  3. ^ the Queen (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  4. ^ Hospital (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  5. ^ injuries (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  6. ^ traffic (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  7. ^ police (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  8. ^ Cops (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  9. ^ family (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)