AN appeal has been launched by police after a teenager was killed in a crash in Glasgow this morning.

The incident took place at around 12.20am on Crow Road, when a teenager was struck by a light coloured vehicle, potentially a Mercedes A Class.

Police confirmed that the car failed to stop and continued south on the road.

An 18-year-old man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where he was sadly pronounced dead.

Officers in Glasgow are now appealing for witnesses.

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Sergeant Scott Sutherland from the Road Policing Department said: "This incident has left a young man dead, and it is vital we trace the car involved.

"The vehicle may have some damage, and appears to have lost the Mercedes badge from its bonnet.

"I would appeal directly to the driver of the vehicle involved, asking them to do the right thing and contact us as a matter of urgency.

"If anyone was in the area at the time, or has dash cam footage showing the crash or vehicle involved, or has any knowledge of the current whereabouts of the vehicle,  I urge them to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0120 of 11 September 21."