Police appeal after 44 year-old man dies in horrific road incident on M8 in West Lothian
Road policing officers are appealing for information after a 44 year-old male pedestrian was struck by ‘a number of vehicles’ on the M8 in West Lothian this morning and died at the scene.
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The incident happened on the westbound carriageway between junction 3A and 4 for Blackburn at around 2.45am today.
The 44-year-old man died at the scene.The road was closed for collision investigation work, however, re-opened around 11am.
Police Scotland has now launched an investigation into the incident and are particularly keen to speak to those in a white car at the time of the collision. Sergeant Jill Kirkpatrick said: “I am appealing to anyone else who may have seen this incident to get in touch.
“In particular we are keen to speak to the occupants of a white coloured car seen at the time of the collision and anyone else who may have dash-cam footage that could help with our enquiries.“If you can help please contact Police Scotland on 101.”