Police name man who died after coming out of moving taxi on M8

23 year old Lyle Rushbury from Stepps was fatally struck by a bus in the early hours of this morning

Published 24th May 2016

Police have named a man who died after he was struck by a bus on the M8 in the early hours.

23 year old Lyle Rushbury from Stepps was getting out of a moving private hire taxi when he was hit on the motorway near Junction 15 Townhead at around 00:30 hrs this morning.

Inspector Janet Dickie from the Road Policing Unit based at Helen Street said: “There would have been other cars driving on the motorway around the time of this incident and it is important we speak to anyone who witnessed what happened.

“In particular we would like to speak to any passengers on the bus involved who may have information to assist with our enquiries.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at the Road Policing Unit based at Helen Street through 101.”