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Boy, 4, Dies After Range Rover Crashes on Country Road Near Bathgate
Police Scotland said the 28-year-old driver was injured and asked witnesses to review dashcam footage as investigators probe the crash.
A four-year-old boy died following a single-vehicle crash involving a Black Range Rover on Drumcross Road near Bathgate on Friday, November 6. The incident occurred between Limefield Road and Drumcross Farm at approximately 4:30pm.
The 28-year-old driver sustained injuries in the collision and was transported to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment. The young passenger was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Livingston, where he died a short time later.
Police Scotland officers closed Drumcross Road to allow an investigation to take place. Authorities are appealing for any witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage from the area to contact them regarding the incident.
Sergeant Dave Waddell stated, "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the boy." He requested that drivers in the area review their dashcam footage for images assisting the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2468 of Friday, November 6. Officials confirmed the boy's family has been informed of the loss.