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Man who died after being hit by car is named

Police Scotland A family picture of bearded and shaven-headed Stephen CraigPolice Scotland
Stephen Craig died in hospital four days after being hit by a car

A 50-year-old man who died after he and a fellow pedestrian were hit by a car in Paisley has been named by police.

Stephen Craig, from Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, died in hospital on 22 September.

He had been struck by a car on Hawkhead Road in Paisley four days earlier.

Mr Craig's family have released a statement, saying: “Stephen was a devoted husband and father. His loss has been devastating for all who knew him.”

The other man involved in the incident, who was aged 40, was also taken to hospital for treatment for serious injuries.

Sgt Scott Gourlay said: “Our thoughts remain with Stephen’s family at this very difficult time.

“Inquiries are ongoing into the full circumstances of the crash and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash, and has yet to speak to officers, to please get in touch.”