Police name 15-year-old who died after being hit by car in East Kilbride

Megan Scott died at the scene on the Kingsway on Wednesday evening

Published 19th Oct 2017
Last updated 19th Oct 2017

A teenage girl who died after being hit by a car in East Kilbride has been named by detectives.

Officers said Megan Scott was crossing the A749 Kingsway at about 5.45pm on Wednesday evening when the 15-year-old was struck by a black Volkswagen Scirocco.

Emergency services attended but Megan, from East Kilbride, died at the scene.

The 18-year-old driver was uninjured.

Officers are investigating the circumstances of the crash and appealed for any witnesses.

A spokesman said: "A 15-year-old girl was crossing the A749 Kingsway, at a pedestrian crossing, when she was struck by a black VW Scirocco travelling southbound.

"An investigation into the circumstances is under way and officers from Motherwell road policing are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to contact them.

"Officers are also appealing to other motorists who were travelling on the carriageway to contact them, particularly if they have any dash cam footage which could provide significant information.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at the divisional road policing unit in Motherwell via 101, quoting incident number 2636 of October 18.''