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Kirsty Feerick

First picture of teen cyclist fighting for life after horror Hamilton crash

This is the first picture of a Scots teenager fighting for his life after a horror car crash

Daniel Dixon, 17, is in 'critical condition' after being stuck by a green Fiat 500 in Hamilton at the weekend.

Emergency services were called after he was thrown from his mountain bike at around 10.40pm on Saturday, on Motherwell Road, near Palace Grounds Road.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene and Daniel was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Police and paramedics were called to Motherwell Road (Google Maps)

Distraught mum Debbie Dixon has been left 'extremely worried' as her son fights for his life.

Well wishers have sending her lots of messages of support on social media.

One person said: "Hope Daniel makes a speedy recovery Debbie thinking of all of you take care."

A second person said: "So sorry to hear the news. I'm praying Daniel makes a full recovery.

"Sending you lots and lots of love."

Another well-wisher said: "So sorry to hear about this Debbie, thinking and praying for you all, he's a wee fighter he'll pull through.

"Sending much love."

A forth person said:  "What can anyone say that's going to make you or your family feel any better just now.

"I hope it's a quick recovery."

Debbie Dixon is 'extremely worried' as son Daniel fights for his life (Supplied)

Police have now launched an investigation into the incident and are appealing for witnesses.

Sergeant Craig McDonald, of Road Policing, said: "We're appealing to anyone who might've witnessed this incident or noticed the cyclist or green Fiat 500 shortly before the incident happened.

"I'd also ask drivers who were in that area around 10.40pm on Saturday to check their dash cam footage."

Anyone with any information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 4491 of 26 September 2020.

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