An 18-year-old has been arrested following a tragic hit-and-run that left a 70-year-old woman dead in Hogmanay
Glasgow: A tragic incident unfolded when a 70-year-old woman lost her life in a hit-and-run on Hogmanay. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but sadly, she was pronounced dead right there.
Police Scotland was on the hunt for the driver of the vehicle that didn’t stop after the crash. They were really keen to find out who was behind the wheel.
On Saturday, they announced that they had arrested an 18-year-old man. He was later released while the investigation continues.
Detective Inspector Jan MacColl expressed condolences to the victim’s family and friends, emphasizing that the police would keep supporting them as they looked into the case.
They’re asking anyone who saw the crash or noticed a white car in the area, especially if it had any damage, to come forward. If you have dashcam footage that might help, they want to hear from you too.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call 101 and mention incident number 2566 from December 31. Every little bit helps!
