37-year-old killed in Polmont crash named

Emma Kirkland died on Wednesday 24th July after being involved in a two-vehicle collision

Author: Forth News TeamPublished 26th Jul 2019

A woman who died after being involved on in a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday has been named as Emma Kirkland from Armadale, West Lothian.

Police in Forth Valley confirmed her identity today following inquiries into the collision in Polmont.

The 37-year-old was seriously injured after her Peugeot 208 collided with a Renault Master van on the A801, between the Lathallan and Bowhouse Roundabouts, on Wednesday 24th July.

She was pronounced dead at the scene and inquiries into the full circumstances of this incident are ongoing.

Sergeant David Ross from the Road Policing Unit in Stirling said: "I would like to once again extend our deepest sympathies to Emma Kirkland's family and friends and ask that anyone who can assist with our investigation into this collision, contacts police immediately.

"In particular, those who believe they have dash-cam footage, which captures what happened, are urged to come forward."

Those with information can contact the Road Policing Unit in Stirling via 101 and quote incident number 2747 of the 24th July.

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