A motorcyclist who was killed after a crash with a car on a motorway has been named.

Paul Newall, 30, from Larkhall, died after the Kawasaki he was riding was in collision with the vehicle on M74 last night.

It happened at around 10.40pm near to Larkhall.
Police said the 43-year-old female driver of the white Mazda 2 car was not injured.

Road traffic officers have launched a probe into the incident.

Sergeant Billy Broatch said: "I’d like to speak to anyone who witnessed this crash or anyone who saw the motorcyclist travelling on the M74 along with another motor bike just prior to the crash taking place."

A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

Meanwhile, investigations are continuing after a woman died when her car collided with an HGV in Dumfries and Galloway.

The 32-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene in Parkgate at around 7.40pm yesterday.

The 43-year-old driver of the HGV was uninjured.