Driver speeds away from police at 130mph and hits HGV
Officers signalled at the man's grey Seat Leon to stop on Bothwell Road, Hamilton at about 20:20 on Wednesday, due to the nature of his driving.
Instead he drove off at speeds of between 130mph and 160mph onto the M74 northbound, then on to the slip road at Daldowie Cemetery where the car was found.
Police believe the man collided with a heavy goods vehicle near this slip road.
Con Shannon Watts said the man was a "danger to himself" and to others on the road.
She appealed for the lorry driver to get in touch with police and for any dash cam footage that witnesses may have between 20:20 and 20:40.
Anyone with information has been urged to contact the force via the non-emergency line.
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