Woman, 26, dies after being hit by car near O2 Academy

The woman was hit by a Toyota Yaris that left the road following a two-vehicle crash in Glasgow's southside.

Woman, 26, dies after being hit by car near O2 Academy STV News

A 26-year-old woman has died after a car mounted the pavement and hit her near Glasgow’s O2 Academy.

She was struck by a Toyota Yaris that left the road after being involved in a two-vehicle crash on Eglinton Street, near to Cook Street, at around 8.45am on Wednesday morning.

The woman struck had been walking on a nearby pavement.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The drivers of the Toyota Yaris and the other vehicle involved were not injured.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. 

Sergeant Kenny Malaney of Greater Glasgow road policing unit, said: “Our condolences are with the family of the lady who has died.

“Enquiries into the crash are continuing. Anyone with information, including any relevant dash-cam footage from the street at the time of the crash, can call officers at Greater Glasgow Road Policing Unit via 101.

Please quote reference number 0626 of 6 October, 2021, when calling.”

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