Woman charged after West Lothian crash which led to death of horse

The animal was euthanised after the incident near Avonbridge last month

Author: Sophie AdamsPublished 3rd Oct 2021
Last updated 3rd Oct 2021

A 34-year-old woman has been charged in connection with a road crash which led to the death of a horse in West Lothian.

The incident happened around 5:15pm on Thursday, September 16 on an unclassified rural road to Armadale, from the B8028 at Avonbridge.

Police say the horse was euthanised after the incident and no people were injured.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.

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