81-year-old man has died in hospital following a serious crash in West Lothian

An 81-year-old man has died in hospital following a serious crash in Blackburn.

The incident happened around 7.15pm on Friday, 12 July, when the man was crossing Bathgate Road with a walking frame and was struck by a motorbike.

He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he died on Tuesday, 16 July, 2024.

The rider left the motorbike and made off from 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.”