Probe launched after motorcyclist dies in crash with car

The 63-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services on Tuesday.

Probe launched after motorcyclist dies in crash with car in West Lothian © Google Maps 2024

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in West Lothian.

The 63-year-old man, who was driving a Honda CB 1000, was pronounced dead at the scene on Tuesday after the collision between a car and motorbike on the A71.

The incident occurred around 2.40pm between the B7015 and B7013, Wilkieston and East Calder.

Police say the family of the motorcyclist have been informed, though he has not yet been named.

The driver of the car, a Hyundai i30, was uninjured.

The road was closed for several hours on Tuesday while investigations were carried out at the scene.

Sergeant Dominic Doyle said: “Our enquiries into this collision remain ongoing. I would ask any road users who were in the area around the time of the crash, who have yet to speak to us, to get in touch. If you have dash cam equipment, please check the footage as it may have captured images relevant to our investigation.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1886 of October 10.”

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