Cyclist hit by car on the A82 dies in hospital
A cyclist who was hit by a car on the A82 yesterday has died.
A cyclist who was hit by a car on the A82 yesterday has died.
Allan Smith was on the A82 slip road to the Erskine Bridge when he was struck by the Vauxhall Mokka shortly after midday.
The 58 year old, from Glasgow, was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he later died from his injuries.
The 83 year old driver of the car was uninjured. The road was closed for several hours as crash scene investigators examined the scene.
Sergeant Archie McGuire from Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit is appealing for any information. He said: “It’s vital we establish the circumstances of what has happened and I’m appealing to any motorists who were on the A82, either travelling eastbound or westbound, to contact me.
“Also, if you have any dash cam footage, please let us know as this could assist in our investigation.
“Anyone with any information is asked to call road policing officers either at Dumbarton or Campbeltown Police Offices via the non-emergency number 101.”