Teenager reported after pedestrian is hit by car in Glasgow

An 18-year-old has been reported for a motoring offence after a hit and run that left a pedestrian in hospital.

The incident took place at around 3.30pm on Saturday, September 3 on the city’s High Street.

Police attended the scene after being alerted to a man having been hit by a car.

The 36-year-old was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary after being struck.

Officers had sought the driver of the car, who drove off following the incident.

They say that the driver has now identified himself.

Sergeant Chris Hoggans of the Divisional Road Policing Unit at Helen Street said: “Around 3.30pm on Saturday, September 3, police were called to a report of a man struck by a car on High Street, Glasgow.

 “Officers attended and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances. The driver subsequently identified himself to police and an 18-year-old man will be reported for a motoring offence.

“The 36-year-old pedestrian has been taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

“Anyone with information that may assist the investigation, including anyone with personal footage is asked to contact officers through 101 with reference 2130 of September 3.” 

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