Van driver charged one year after man knocked down and killed

The 29-year-old pedestrian was on the A726 on April 1, 2023, when he was struck by a van and killed.

Van driver charged one year after pedestrian knocked down and killed on A726 in Strathaven Google Maps

A van driver has been charged a year after a man was knocked down and killed while walking in South Lanarkshire.

The 29-year-old man was on the A726, Glasgow Road, in Strathaven on April 1, 2023, when he was struck by a van. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other female pedestrians were taken to hospital for treatment.

The 48-year-old driver of the van is expected to appear in court at a later date.

A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

STV News is now on WhatsApp

Get all the latest news from around the country

Follow STV News
Follow STV News on WhatsApp

Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

WhatsApp channel QR Code