Man who died after being hit by car on motorway named

Daniel McFarland was struck on the M8 around 7.25pm on Wednesday

Man who died after being hit by car on motorway named

A man who died after being struck by a car on a motorway in Glasgow has been named by police.

Daniel McFarland was walking along the M8 eastbound carriageway around 7.25pm on Wednesday, when he was hit by a Vauxhall Astra.

Emergency services attended the incident, near to the on slip from the M77, but the 41-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sergeant Jon Mochan said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Daniel at this difficult time.

“Our investigation into the crash is ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who saw this incident to contact us.

“Whether you saw a man walking along the carriageway or were on the road at the time and have dash-cam footage, you may have information that will assist our investigation.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101.

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