Elderly man, 81, dies days after struck by motorbike in a hit-and-run in West Lothian

He was using a walking frame to cross Bathgate Road in Blackburn on Friday night when the incident happened

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 16th Jul 2024

An 81-year-old man who was struck a motorbike in a hit-and-run in West Lothian on Friday night has now died.

He was using a walking frame to cross Bathgate Road in Blackburn at about 7.15pm when he was hit by the bike.

He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he died today (Tuesday)

The rider left the motorbike and fled the scene.

Sergeant Jen Niven from Road Policing said: "Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends at this difficult time.

"We are following a positive line of enquiry and would urge anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police to please come forward.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland through 101 with reference number 3159 of 12 July."

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