Pensioner dies in A77 crash near Newton Mearns
The 73-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene near to Greenhaggs Recycling Centre
Last updated 21st Aug 2022
A 73-year-old man's died following a crash on the A77 in Newton Mearns on Saturday evening.
The single-vehicle crash happened near to Greenhaggs Recycling Centre and involved a Ford Transit van around 5.15pm.
The man - who was driving the van - was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
Sergeant Paul Mellis, from the Glasgow Road Policing Unit, said:
“At this time, our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the deceased.
“Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing. We know that a number of motorists and members of the public stopped to assist at the scene, prior to emergency services arriving, and I would ask anyone who has not spoken to police to please get in touch.
“If you have any information, please call us on 101, quoting incident 2701 of 20 August, 2022."