Woman who died in hospital six days after two-car crash named
Maureen Dunn was the passenger of a black Audi A4 involved in a collision with a blue BMW M2 on the A89 Clark Street, near the junction with Springwells Avenue around 6.45pm on Saturday, June 28.
The 68-year-old was taken to University Hospital Wishaw where she died on Friday, July 4.
The driver of the Audi, a 67-year-old man, was taken to University Hospital Monklands and was later discharged.
The occupants of the BMW were assessed by paramedics at the scene.
Road Policing Sergeant Ross Allison said: 'Our thoughts remain with Maureen's family and friends at this very difficult time.
'Our enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident.
'I'd like to thank everyone who has provided information so far and ask anyone else who saw what happened or has dash-cam footage to come forward.'
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2978 of June 28 2025.
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