Police name 87-year-old who died in West Lothian car crash
Last updated 17th Feb 2017
Police have confirmed the name of an 87-year-old man who died in hospital earlier this month after his car crashed in Livingston.
Kenneth McRae from Bathgate was seriously injured when his Nissan Micra left the road at the Dechmont Roundabout on Sunday 22nd January.
He was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where he passed away two weeks ago.
In a statement released through Police Scotland, Mr McRae’s family said:
“Originally from Portobello, Edinburgh, Kenneth moved to Bathgate to be closer to family. The accident which caused this sudden and unexpected loss of our father, grandfather and great grandfather has been difficult to take.
“He was a good man who was always willing to help people and give advice.
"As a retired tree surgeon, Ken was local to Bathgate and known for attending the 50+ choir, writing groups such as the Quill and Scottish writers. He also enjoyed painting and writing poetry.
“He was involved in many of the local community groups in and around West Lothian. He will be always loved and sadly missed.”