79-year-old pedestrian dies following collision with car in Uddingston

The incident happened yesterday morning on Belmont Road

The pensioner was involved in a collision with a car on Glasgow Road at Belmont Avenue.
Author: Stephanie AllisonPublished 18th May 2023

A pedestrian involved in a collision with a car in Uddingston yesterday has died.

The 79-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene

A Police Scotland spokesperson: “Police received report of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on the B7071 Glasgow Road at Belmont Avenue, Uddingston, around 11am on Wednesday, 17 May, 2023.

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“Emergency services attended, however the 79-year-old male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

“A 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with road traffic offences and released pending further enquiries.

“The road was re-opened around 4.20pm and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash.”