Man, 49, In Serious Condition After Being Hit By Cyclist

Police in West Lothian are appealing for information following a collision involving a pedal cyclist and a pedestrian. The incident happened around 9am today (Saturday 23rd May) on the Loan Footpath at its junction with Fergus Avenue. A 49-year-old man sustained a head injury and was taken to St John’s Hospital, then the Western General where his condition is now considered serious. Both the cyclist and the pedestrian, who had been jogging, did not swap details at the time. Sergeant Neil Inglis said: “We’re eager to trace the cyclist, described as a man in his early twenties, and any witnesses as soon as possible in the hope that they can help us establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.” Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.