Van driver charged over death of Strathaven pedestrian

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The man was pronounced dead at the scene on Glasgow Road, Strathaven last year

A man has been charged over the death of a pedestrian in South Lanarkshire last year.

Three pedestrians were struck by a van on the A726, Glasgow Road, Strathaven, at about 10:50 on Saturday, 1 April, 2023.

A 29-year-old man died at the scene and two women, aged 52 and 24, received hospital treatment for their injuries.

Police said the 48-year-old van driver is expected to appear in court at a later date.