Four-year-old boy dies after Range Rover crash in West Lothian
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 7 Nov, 15:44 · Archive
A four-year-old boy died in hospital after a Range Rover crashed on Drumcross Road near Bathgate on Friday.
A four-year-old boy has died after a black Range Rover crashed on a country road in West Lothian. The single-vehicle crash took place on Drumcross Road near Bathgate at about 16:30 on Friday 6 November. Emergency services attended and the boy was taken by ambulance to St John's Hospital in Livingston, where he died a short time later. His family has been informed.
The 28-year-old male driver of the Range Rover was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment. The road was closed to allow officers to carry out crash investigation enquiries.
Sergeant Dave Waddell of Police Scotland said: 'Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the boy who died at this extremely difficult time.' He appealed for anyone who witnessed the crash, or who has any information that may assist, to contact police. Officers also asked drivers with dash-cam footage from the area around the time of the incident to review their recordings for any images that could help the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2468 of Friday, 6 November, 2026.
How it is being reported
- Boy, four, dies after being injured in crash in West LothianPolice are appealing for anyone who witnesses the crash to come forwardThe Scotsman · 7 Nov, 09:41
- Tragedy as four-year-old dies following fatal West Lothian crashOur thoughts are with their family.Edinburgh Live · 7 Nov, 09:38
- Four-year-old West Lothian boy dies in hospital following fatal Bathgate one-vehicle crashBoy rushed to hospital in Livingston where he died a short time laterEdinburgh Evening News · 7 Nov, 09:12
- Boy, 4, dies after Range Rover crashes on country roadA 28-year-old man was driving the car when it crashed near Bathgate in West Lothian.BBC Edinburgh East And Fife · 7 Nov, 08:45
In this story: Bathgate · West Lothian · Drumcross Road · St John's Hospital · Livingston · Edinburgh Royal Infirmary · Police Scotland
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