South Lanarkshire Provost confirms name of man killed in horror smash

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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.

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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