Emma Harkness identified as Thornhill lorry accident victim 15 November 2013 Last updated at 09:25 Police have identified a 17-year-old girl who died after being hit by an articulated lorry in Dumfries and Galloway. Emma Harkness, of Penpont, was struck by the vehicle on West Morton Street in Thornhill at about 17:00 on Wednesday. The teenager was taken to Dumfries Infirmary but died from her injuries. The A76 Dumfries to Kilmarnock road was closed for several hours while a crash investigation was carried out. Anyone who witnessed the incident has been asked to contact the police.