Man dies in hospital five days after being hit by vehicle in Glasgow

40-year-old Christopher Hanton was struck in the city's George Street

Christopher Hanton
Author: Stephanie AllisonPublished 10th Aug 2023

A 40-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle in George Street, Glasgow, which took place around 10.50pm on Saturday, 5 August, 2023.

The man had been taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where he has since died.

He has been named as Christopher Hanton from the Chryston area.

His family have issued the following statement: “Chris was a devoted and dedicated husband to Lynne and loving father to Zak with many friends and family. We are all truly devastated.”

A 48-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident, and appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, 7 August. A further report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Detective Inspector Sarah-Jane Finnigan said: “At this time, our thoughts are with Christopher’s family and friends. We would like to request that their privacy is respected, as they come to terms with their tragic loss.”

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