A 15-year-old boy has died following a serious road crash in Wishaw on New Year’s Day.
Teenager Steven Mcilquham was crossing Alexander Street, at its junction with Marshall Street, around 9.30pm last night (Wednesday, January 1) when he was struck by a silver/grey Volkswagen.
The driver initially failed to stop after the collision.
Emergency services raced to the site of the crash but the young Steven was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road remains closed today while police investigate.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with road traffic offences and released pending further enquiries. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Inspector Scott Sutherland, of Motherwell's Road Policing Unit, said: "Our thoughts are with Steven's family and friends at this very sad time.
"Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash. I would ask that anyone who witnessed the crash or may have any relevant dash-cam footage to contact the police as soon as possible."
Those with information should contact Road Policing Officers in Motherwell through 101, quoting reference number 4880 of 1 January, 2020.
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