An 18-year-old man has been reported by police to prosecutors after identifying himself as the motorist allegedly responsible for running down another man in Glasgow on Saturday.
The teenager made himself known to cops investigating an incident on High Street in the city centre at around 3.30pm on September 3. Multiple ambulances, including rapid response paramedics, and police vehicles descended on the scene and a cordon was established around a grey BMW, which investigators were seen examining.
Police confirmed a 36-year-old man was taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary following the incident. The severity of his injuries and his current condition remain unknown.
It was alleged the driver of the car had fled the scene on foot after the collision occurred.
Sergeant Chris Hoggans, of the Divisional Road Policing Unit at Helen Street police station, said: “Around 3.30pm on Saturday, 3 September, police were called to a report of a man struck by a car on High Street, Glasgow.
“Officers attended and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances. The driver subsequently identified himself to police and an 18-year-old man will be reported for a motoring offence.
“The 36-year-old pedestrian has been taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
"Anyone with information that may assist the investigation, including anyone with personal footage is asked to contact officers through 101 with reference 2130 of 3 September."
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