Teenager critical after being struck by an HGV in Strathaven
Police say the lorry didn't stop following the incident, but believe they may not realise it happened.
A teenager is in a critical condition in hospital after he was struck by an HGV in Strathaven.
Emergency services rushed to Townhead Street in the town around 9.25pm on Saturday night.
The 15-year-old was taken Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride where he is being treated for his injuries.
Sergeant Stuart Bell of the Road Policing Unit said: ''The vehicle involved did not stop after the incident and it is likely that the driver did not realise the vehicle struck the boy. However we need to trace the HGV and its driver.
The vehicle was white with no livery and is described as a three axle tractor unit with a three axle trailer, possibly a Mercedes. It had a roller shutter at the end of the trailer. I would urge the driver of this vehicle, or anyone with any information regarding it to please contact officers as soon as possible.
Our investigation into this crash is continuing, and I would appeal to any witnesses to the crash to come forward. I would also like to hear from any drivers who were in the local area and have dash cam footage, in case they may have witnessed something vital to this enquiry.''
Anyone with information should contact the Road Policing Unit at Motherwell through 101 quoting reference number 4071 of 1st December.