A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit and run in Linlithgow, after a pedestrian was struck and killed on Main Street.
The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning. A 48-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a grey Renault Clio and, despite the efforts of emergency services, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police confirm arrest
Officers confirmed on Monday, August 31, that the 27-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the incident. Enquiries remain ongoing.
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Police had previously appealed to the public for information as they tried to trace the occupants of the vehicle involved.
Family thoughts offered
Following the crash, Inspector Thomas Mallinson said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died.”
