Fresh appeal after pedestrian killed in hit-and-run near Bathgate

Police investigating a fatal hit-and-run near Bathgate are releasing details of a vehicle they want to trace.

A pedestrian, George Robertson, was knocked down on the B792 in West Lothian on Sunday September 20.

He was taken by ambulance to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, but died a short time later.

Officers are trying to trace a dark-coloured Nissan Qashqai in connection.

Inspector Peter Houston from Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit said: “Two weeks on from when George Robertson died, we are still looking for answers, and I am reiterating my appeal for any information at all which could help our investigation.

“We are looking to trace a dark coloured Nissan Qashqai, which we know was on the road around the time of the incident and would urge anyone who may have seen this car to get in touch.

“George’s death has left his family absolutely devastated and they have stated it is now time for someone to act.

"Somebody out there knows who was driving the vehicle involved and I would implore that person to do the right thing and come forward.

“Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident number 4127 of Sunday 20 September 2020.

"Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where details can be provided anonymously.”

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