Officer charged over death of dad 'hit by marked police car' on Livingston street on Boxing Day

A police officer has been charged in connection with the death of father-of-four in Livingston.

Ian Hynes, 62, died after being struck by a marked police car on Almond Link Road on Boxing Day, 2022.

Following an investigation by the police watchdog and Crown Office prosecutors, Police Scotland confirmed that a 32-year-old officer had been charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear in court.

A spokesperson for the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) confirmed: “We were instructed by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) to investigate the death of Ian Hynes, in Livingston on December 26, 2022, when he received fatal injuries after being struck by a police vehicle.

“Our final report was issued on July 2, 2023.

“As a result of enquiries, a 32-year-old police officer has been charged in connection with the matter and a report submitted to the COPFS.

“As proceedings are live, we cannot comment further.”

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) said it could not comment on the charges until after the accused officer had appeared in court.

A spokesperson stated: “The Procurator Fiscal has received a report from PIRC in relation to a 32-year-old man and an incident on Almond Link Road, Livingston on December 26, 2022. The report is under consideration.”

Tributes were paid to Mr Hynes following his death, with friends and family recalling his “kind and respectful” nature.

The dad-of-four was described as a keen pool player and was well-regarded by his colleagues at Morrisons supermarket who considered him to be a great friend and character.

Digby Brown Solicitors said the firm was supporting Mr Hynes’ loved ones with a fatal accident claim.

A spokesman said: “Ian’s family have been left devastated by this truly upsetting and untimely loss.

“Their pain has been intensified by both the circumstances of his death and the aftermath so we will continue to support Ian’s family in their pursuit for answers.”