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A family has paid tribute to a “much-loved son” who died after being struck by a lorry while walking on a motorway.Christopher Keenan, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision on the M74 near junction 6 at Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, at a…
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A TEENAGER has died in an HGV horror crash after he was seen walking on a motorway.
Police[1] said the 18-year-old man was involved in a collision[2] involving a truck on the M74 in Lanarkshire[3] in the early hours of this morning.
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An 18-year-old man has died after being hit by a HGV on a motorwayCredit: Google Maps
The force said he was spotted walking near to junction six for Hamilton[4] on the southbound motorway at around 3.10am.
They received another report stating the man had been struck by a vehicle shortly after.
Emergency services raced to the scene, but the teenager was pronounced dead.
Cops have since appealed for information.
Police have launched a probe into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy and enquiries are continuing.
Sergeant John Houston said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the 18-year-old man, as well as everyone else affected by this tragic incident.
“We working to establish the full circumstances and would urge anyone who may have information to come forward.
“We would be keen to speak to anyone who may have seen a man walking on the M74 between junctions six and seven, as well as anyone who may have dashcam footage from the area.
“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference 0512 of 3 August.”
An 18-year-old man has died following a collision involving an HGV lorry on the M74. motorway.
The incident happened in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, August 3) around 3.10am, near junction six, Hamilton[1], on the southbound carriageway.
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A LAMBORGHINI was seized by cops after the driver was caught allegedly racing other drivers on a Scots motorway.
Traffic cops clocked the flash motor on the M74 in Dalmarnock, Glasgow[1].
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The Lamborghini was stopped on the M74Credit: Road Policing Scotland/X
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Traffic cops claim the driver was racing other motorsCredit: Alamy
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The Lambo driver was also arrested after allegedly failing a roadside drug test.Credit: Alamy
Police[2] claim the supercar driver was racing other motorists along the major stretch of road.
The Lambo driver was also arrested after allegedly failing a roadside drug test.
Cops also seized the luxury[3] motor over the alleged offences.
Police Scotland[4]‘s traffic unit shared a photo of the Lamborghini[5] stopped on the hard shoulder of the M74 on social media[6].
The picture of the supercar read: “Racing other vehicles, driver arrested for failing a roadside drugs[7] wipe, vehicle seized under anti-social behaviour legislation.”
They shared that a number of other drivers[8] were charged with alleged traffic offences.
Police say a 17-year-old was arrested and charged on Cumbernauld Road for allegedly failing to stop for cops, dangerous[9] driving[10] and driving under the influence of drugs.
They also claim the youngster was wanted on warrant and was driving with no licence[11] or insurance[12].
The teen was arrested and charged and has been held in custody until they can appear in court[13].
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Cops also arrested and charged a 16-year-old in Govan for allegedly drink driving.
The teenager has also been charged with allegedly taking a car without insurance and driving without a licence or insurance.
A 48-year-old man in Paisley was reported and charged with allegedly driving without a license or insurance and had the car seized.
The police post added: “Some folk continue to put others at risk, ignoring our Don’t Risk It advice. They either walk home or end up in a room with no view out of harm’s way.”