Man dead and teen fighting for life as three arrested following crash

A three-car crash involving a Skoda Superb, Audi A4 and a Ford Tourneo Classic has left a 21-year-old dead and two teenagers in hospital.

A man has died and two teenagers have been taken to hospital, with one fighting for her life, following a three-car crash in East Dunbartonshire.

Police were called to Milngavie, after a Skoda Superb, Audi A4 and a Ford Tourneo Classic were involved in a crash on Auchenhowie Road at around 9.05pm on Sunday.

Emergency services declared a 21-year-old man, the rear seat passenger of the Skoda, dead at the scene.

A 16-year-old girl, also a rear seat passenger from the Skoda, was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Her condition has been described as critical.

The driver of the Skoda, a 19-year-old man, was taken to the same hospital with serious injuries.

He has subsequently been arrested in connection with the crash.

A further two male passengers from the car, aged 23 and 17, sustained minor injuries and have also been arrested.

There were no further injuries reported.

Sergeant Jack Swindells from the Greater Glasgow Road Policing Unit, said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage from Auchenhowie Road from around the time of the crash. Information can be passed to police via 101.

“Please quote reference number 3566 of Sunday, February 26, 2023, when calling.”

“The road is now open.”

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