Woman in critical condition after west end crash

The 24 year-old was hit by a Ford Fiesta on Tuesday 17 April

Author: Colin StonePublished 18th Apr 2018

A 24-year-old woman is in a critical condition after she was hit by a car in Glasgow’s west end.

Around 5.25pm on Tuesday 17 April, the 24 year-old woman was crossing University Avenue near to its junction with Southpark Avenue when she was struck by a Ford Fiesta being driven eastbound by a 42 year-old man.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and the injured pedestrian was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, where she is being treated for a head injury. Hospital staff describe her condition as critical.

The driver of the Fiesta was uninjured but badly shaken.

Inspector William Graham from the Divisional Road Policing Unit based at Helen Street said: “Our investigation into the cause of the crash is continuing, and at this time I would urge any witnesses, or anyone with information to contact our office through 101 quoting reference number 2733 of 17th April."