Motorcyclist who died in horror crash with lorry on Lanarkshire country named as cops launch fresh appeal

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Police have issued a fresh appeal following the tragic death of a motorcyclist who died in a horror smash with a lorry earlier this month.

The 45-year-old man who died at the scene of a country road in Lanarkshire on Monday, June 6, can now be named as John Morrison from Whitburn.

Emergency services raced to the scene on the A702 near Elsrickle but John, who was driving a Honda motorbike at the time, sadly passed away.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The driver of the articulated lorry, a 40-year-old man, did not require hospital treatment following the two-vehicle collision.Cops are now re-appealing for information on the incident and Road Policing Officers are particularly interested in speaking with the driver of a minibus which pulled over to provide assistance at the time.A report has been forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal since the tragedy.Police have also extended their condolences to the family of Mr Morrison.