COPS have issued a statement in the wake of a number of serious and fatal road collisions in Glasgow.

It comes after we reported that two pedestrians were knocked down by cars within metres of each other in one night last week.

Chinenye Vera Okonkwo was hit on St Vincent Street on Thursday, February 2. The 33-year-old from Nigeria was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Nearby, a 64-year-old woman was hit on the same night and is fighting for her life in hospital. 

We also reported that 22-year-old Emma Newman, from Paris, passed away after an accident at Broomielaw on the morning of Friday, January 27.

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And Sophie Laing from Cumbernauld was tragically killed in a crash on the M73 motorway on January 28. The 16-year-old was a passenger in a car, and the 62-year-old driver was also taken to hospital. 

On February 1, a 75-year-old man died after being struck by a grey Land Rover Discovery on Bothwell Road.

On February 6, a 64-year-old man was struck by a car on Bartiebeith Road in the East End while walking his dog. 

He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

While each incident is unique in circumstances, road policing officers are offering advice to both drivers and pedestrians in light of these events. 

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Chief Inspector Lorraine Napier, West Area Commander of Road Policing, said: “Every collision which results in a death or serious injury involves a unique set of circumstances and our specialist road policing officers investigate each individually to establish the full circumstances.

“We are aware of a number of recent serious incidents on our roads which have involved pedestrians.

We are keen to encourage all road users to be aware of potential risks in order to keep everyone safe.

“Pedestrians are considered vulnerable road users and, in winter, particularly when it is dark, pedestrians should wear reflective or fluorescent clothing.

"I would urge pedestrians to be mindful of their surroundings and to ensure they are not putting themselves at risk.

“I would also urge motorists to drive with particular care in areas where people may be on foot or crossing roads and ensure the correct vehicle lights are in operation, free from defect and clean, particularly if the vehicle has automated lights.

“We are committed to improving the safety of all road users and particularly vulnerable road users across the country.

"Everyone using our roads need to be mindful of their own safety and the safety of others around them.”