Police Scotland are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to get in touch.
A family has paid tribute to a 'much-loved son' who died after being struck by a lorry while walking on a motorway. Christopher Keenan, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision on the M74 near junction 6 at Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, at around 3.10am on Saturday. Police Scotland said Mr Keenan, from Blantyre, had been seen walking southbound on the motorway shortly before he was hit by the HGV.
He was an inspiration to all that knew him, and he will be greatly missed by everyone.' Police Scotland are continuing to investigate the crash and are still appealing for any witnesses to get in touch. Read more from Sky News:Boy who threw paving slab during riots in court with mumMan appears in court charged with attempted murder Sergeant John Houston said: 'Our thoughts remain with Christopher's family and friends at this very difficult time.
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