Hunt for quad bike driver who left injured passenger at Wishaw crash site

It happened at the roundabout in Kenilworth Avenue in the town centre, around 6.45am on Thursday.

The fatal crash happened near Heiton yesterday
Published 6th May 2021

Police are searching for the driver of a quad bike who fled the scene of a crash in Wishaw, leaving his injured passenger behind.

The 36-year-old passenger was taken to hospital with serious head injuries following the incident.

The crash happened at the roundabout in Kenilworth Avenue in the town centre, near the junction with Lammermoor Terrace, at around 6.45am on Thursday.

Police said the man driving the bike initially stopped but then made off, and efforts to trace him are continuing.

Police Sergeant Scott Sutherland said: "We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the quad bike either before or after the incident.

"In particular, if you have dashcam footage that may help with our investigation then please get in touch.

"If you can help, please contact us on 101, quoting incident 0428 of Thursday 6 May 2021.''

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