Police identify man killed after walking on M8

A MAN who died after being hit by a number of vehicles on the M8 has been identified and his family have been told.

Police Scotland say he’s a 43-year-old man from the west of Scotland but have not yet named the victim.

Officers were called to Scotland’s main artery near junction 8 for Baillieston at around 8.45pm on Thursday after a man was struck by a number of vehicles whilst walking on the live lane of the M8 westbound between junctions 7A and 8. He died at the scene.

The road was closed until 2pm on Friday and re-opened following collision investigation. Enquiries continue into the circumstances of the incident by Road Policing Officers.

Sergeant Scott Sutherland from Motherwell Road Policing Unit, said: “We have now identified the man involved in this crash and informed his family. Our thoughts continue to be with them at this time, along with those involved in this crash.

"I would like to thank those witnesses who have assisted with our enquiries so far and ask anyone who has yet to speak to officers and pass on relevant information to do this as soon as possible. I am particularly looking to speak with the driver of a red articulated HGV who we understand was travelling westbound on the M8 at the time of the collision and could have information to help the investigation.

"Anyone with information should report this to Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3302 of 19 November.”