Motorcyclists asked to join 'final ride' for Blantyre teenager who died in M74 incident

Motorcyclists are being asked to join the funeral procession of a teenager who died after being hit by a lorry.

Christopher Keenan, from Blantyre, died after the collision on the M74 on August 3.

The 18-year-old biking enthusiast was described as a “much-loved son, brother, grandson and cousin” and an “inspiration” by his family in a statement shared following his death.

Christopher is due to be laid to rest on August 21 with a call being issued for motorcyclists to take part in his “final ride”.

Close friend James Bain has asked anyone able to take part to join the funeral procession at Logan Street in Blantyre at 9.15am before following his procession.

“I am looking for as many bikers as possible to give a young lad Christopher a send of he deserves. Rest easy young lad.

“Forever young.”

Sergeant John Houston said: “Our thoughts remain with Christopher’s family and friends at this very difficult time.

“I am urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or saw Christopher walking along the roadway, and has not yet spoken to us to please get in touch.

“We would also like to see any dashcam footage taken around the time of the collision on the M74 between Junctions 6 and 7.

“Anyone with information should contact us by calling 101, quoting reference 0512 of August 3.”