Woman dies after being hit by a vehicle near Airdrie
A 22-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene in the village of Caldercruix.
Last updated 17th May 2021
A 22-year-old woman has died after being hit by a vehicle near Airdrie.
Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses to the collision that happened in the neighbouring village of Caldercruix at 11.45pm last night.
It occurred on the A89 near the the Woodside Road junction and the road is still closed to allow investigations to continue.
Detective Constable Lyndsay McKinnon, of Coatbridge CID, said: “This was a serious incident and our thoughts at this time are with the family and friends of the woman who lost her life.
“Our enquiries into the cause of the crash are continuing and I would ask anyone who saw what happened, and has not yet spoken to officers, to come forward.
“We are particularly interested to speak to anyone who was on the A89 before the crash, and may have seen the deceased walking.
“Anyone with information or anyone who may dashcam footage which can help the investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 4229 of 16 May.”