Four-Year-Old Boy Dies Dies After Fatal Range Rover Crash in West Lothian
A four-year-old boy has passed away following a single-vehicle accident near Bathgate. Police Scotland seek dashcam footage and witnesses.
POLICY WIRE — West Lothian, Scotland — Police Scotland has confirmed that a four-year-old boy has died in the hospital following a tragic single-vehicle accident in the region.
The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Friday on Drumcross Road near Bathgate. The vehicle involved was a black Land Rover driven by a 28-year-old man who also sustained injuries during the collision.
Emergency medical services transported the child to St John’s Hospital in Livingston, but he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving. Authorities stated that the family has been notified of the fatality.
Drumcross Road was subsequently closed to traffic while forensic investigators conducted a thorough scene examination. Officers are now making a public appeal for any witnesses or individuals with dashcam footage who could assist the ongoing inquiry.
Sergeant Dave Waddell expressed that his thoughts are with the boy’s family and friends during this incredibly painful period, noting that investigations are actively ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or possesses relevant dashcam imagery is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, referencing incident number 2468 of Friday November 6.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
