Family of Motherwell woman who died after being hit by police van launched civil action against Police Scotland
dailyrecord.co.ukThe family of a Motherwell woman who died after being hit by a marked police van has launched a civil action against Police Scotland.
Margaret McCarron was left fatally injured after being hit by the Transit van while walking on the town’s Merry Street on September 19, 2021.
The 58-year-old was rushed to University Hospital Wishaw but could not be saved and was pronounced dead a short time later. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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