A teenage boy has died after being struck by a car in North Lanarkshire.
Steven Mcilquham was crossing Alexander Street in Motherwell, at its junction with Marshall Street, when he was struck by a silver/grey Volkswagen car at around 9.30pm on Wednesday.
The driver initially failed to stop after the collision.
Emergency services attended but the 15-year-old from Wishaw was pronounced dead at the scene. The road remained closed while police carried out their investigations.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with road traffic offences and released pending further inquiries.
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 inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash.
“I would ask that anyone who witnessed the crash or may have any relevant dashcam footage to contact the police as soon as possible.”
A report on the incident will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
