Lorry driver dies after M74 two-vehicle crash

A 42-year old man has died following a crash on the M74 on Thursday 2nd May 2019. Emergency service were called at 6:25pm to the northbound carriageway near Lesmahagow after the accident involving a Light Goods Vehicle and a BMW car.

The lorry had left the carriageway and overturned.

The 42-year old driver of the lorry was pronounced dead at the scene.

His relatives have been informed.

The motorway was closed for several hours to allow for crash scene investigation work.

The 36 year old male driver of the BMW was uninjured.

An investigation is underway to establish the circumstances.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who has any information to contact them.

In particular, if you have a dash cam, please check your footage as you could have captured information on the vehicles which could assist in the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call Road Policing Officers at Motherwell Police Station via 101, quoting incident number 3206.

A 36-year old man has been arrested and charged in connection with alleged road traffic offences.

He has been released and will appear at a later date.