Appeal for information following crash on A74(M) near Johnstonebridge, Lockerbie

Officers are appealing for information following a single vehicle crash on the A74(M) near junction 16, Johnstonebridge, Lockerbie.

The crash happened around 7.40pm on Sunday, 1 February, 2026, on the southbound carriageway and involved a white Skoda Octavia estate.

The vehicle left the scene following the crash and was later seen at a service station adjacent to junction 16. Enquiries to trace the driver are ongoing.

Constable Callum Kingstree said: “We are keen to ensure the driver is safe and well and would appeal to them to contact us.

“We’d also ask anyone who witnessed the crash, or has dash-cam footage that could assist our enquiries to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 2681 of Sunday, 1 February, 2026.