Dash-cam footage sought after pensioner dies following Audi collision

A 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with the crash in Uddingston on May 17.

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian died and a driver was arrested following a crash in Glasgow.

The incident occurred on the B7071 Glasgow Road, at Belmont Avenue, Uddingston, at around 11am on May 17.

The 79-year-old male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by attending emergency services.

Police arrested the driver of the white Audi, a 28-year-old man, which was involved in the crash in connection with road traffic offences.

He has been released pending further enquiries.

Road policing sergeant Scott Gourlay said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died.

“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the crash.

“The B7071 is one of the main routes in and out of Uddingston and is a busy stretch of road so I would like to speak to anyone who may have seen what happened.

“I’m also appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time who has relevant dash-cam or CCTV footage, to get in touch on 101 quoting incident number 1105 of Wednesday, May 17.”

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