Investigations are underway after a hit-and-run accident in South Lanarkshire led to the death of a 70-year-old pedestrian. Quarry Street in Hamilton was the location where the car struck the victim at 00:40 on Sunday. Emergency services, upon arrival at the scene, confirmed the man had died because of his injuries. The police are appealing for any information about a small black car believed to be involved in the incident, and which was assumed by the cops to be a Mercedes A-Class. The driver did not stop after the accident, the investigating officers said.
The police are working on extensive inquiries to find the car and its occupants as soon as possible. Sgt John Houston, the officer in charge of the case, urged witnesses of the crash or anyone who could have information about the car to contact them immediately. Quarry Street residents or visitors who were around the area on Sunday morning around the time of the incident could be of help to the investigation. Every clue to track down and arrest the driver and any passengers could be vital to the case.
The pedestrian’s family request assistance from anyone with information or footage that could aid the police investigation. The police have urged the vehicle driver or anyone with details about the vehicle’s location and whereabouts to come forward to help with the inquiries. This type of incidents significantly reduces the public’s trust in the driver’s consciousness levels and their freedom to drive responsibly, and more accountability is needed from the drivers to ensure the safety of other individuals on the road.
The authorities are likely to offer support and counseling service for the family and friends of the victim. Police officers have now begun their inquiries as they gather information about the car, examine surveillance footage, identify witnesses, and analyze the residential area’s CCTV cameras. The police will remain vigilant and will track down the vehicle driver to face the consequences of the driver’s callous actions
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