Family pays tribute to 37-year-old man who died in a crash on the A70, South Lanarkshire

A 37-year-old man who died in a crash involving a motorcycle and an HGV can now be named as Graeme John Baillie.

Around 2.20pm on Thursday, 8 May, 2025, police received a report of a crash on the A70 near Glespin, South Lanarkshire involving a blue Suzuki motorbike and a red Volvo lorry.

Emergency services attended and Mr Baillie was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have released the following tribute via Police Scotland:

“Graeme was an adored husband and father, and he leaves behind a broken-hearted family and many friends whose lives he touched on a daily basis.

"Many thanks to the road traffic police officers for their support.”

Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

Constable Dougie Bryson said: “Our thoughts are with Mr Baillie's family and friends at this difficult time. We’ll continue to liaise with them throughout our investigation.

“I’d like to thank everyone who has come forward with information to assist our enquiries.”