“Beloved dad” who was killed in Hamilton hit-and-run incident named by police

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A “beloved dad” who was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Hamilton has been named by police.James Craig, 70, from Hamilton, was struck by a dark-coloured Mercedes car at about 12.40am on Sunday.The incident happened on the A273 near Quarry Street in the South Lanarkshire town.The pensioner, who police say was crossing the road, was pronounced dead at the scene.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 In a statement, his family said: “Our beloved Dad and Papa was a bright light in our lives so full of love, energy, and kindness.

It’s hard to believe he’s been taken from us far too soon.“We were blessed to have him, and we know his warmth and laughter touched so many.

The messages and support from family and friends have brought us comfort in this painful time, and we want to say thank you to everyone who has reached out.“Your kind words mean so much as we remember the wonderful man he was and the love he brought to us all.”An extensive investigation remains ongoing to establish the full circumstances and officers carrying out enquiries know the man was crossing the road when he was struck by a dark-coloured Mercedes car travelling north on the A723, near to Quarry Street.Enquiries are ongoing to establish the model of the vehicle.Officers remain at the scene carrying out door to door and reviewing