A 78-year-old man killed after a horror crash in Strathaven on Tuesday night has been named locally.The Provost of South Lanarkshire Council, Margaret Cooper, who is also an Avondale councillor, confirmed in a post that it was her "good friend" Donald McKillop that had passed away.Emergency services rushed to Lesmahagow Road around 7pm and police confirmed that a 78-year-old had died at the scene in an accident involving a car and two male pedestrians, who were struck by the vehicle.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 A 67-year-old man was also taken by ambulance to University Hospital Wishaw with his injuries.
His condition is unknown at this time.Donald lived in Strathaven and was a former member of the RAF. He was heavily involved in his community, and was well-known for his involvement in the community council and projects such as Strathaven Gala Day.He also helped with the creation of a statue of WWII military dog Rifleman Khan in the town.
Since the tragedy, heartfelt tributes have poured in for Donald, led by South Lanarkshire Council Provost, Margaret Cooper.Councillor Cooper posted: "Given press, national news and speculation I have taken the decision to confirm that my good friend Donald McKillop passed away last night at the scene of an incident on Lesmahagow Road."Donald is well know to
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