Police ScotlandA woman who died in hospital after being struck by a pick-up truck in South Lanarkshire has been named.
Emergency services were called to Farmeloan Road in Rutherglen at around 8pm on Saturday evening following reports of a collision involving an orange Mitsubishi L200 pick up and a female pedestrian.
Victoria Cairns was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment, however, the 40-year-old later died on Wednesday, November 6.
The 33-year-old male driver of the pick-up truck was arrested in connection with road traffic offences and was due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, November 4.
A investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident is still ongoing.
Sergeant Andrew Coutts said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman at this difficult time. They have asked that their privacy is respected.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and I would again ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have dash-cam footage, and has not yet spoken to or provided this information to officers, to contact us as soon as possible.”
Those with information are urged to contact police via 101 quoting reference 3542 of November 2, 2024.
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