Woman dies after being struck by car as police appeal for witnesses

The 65-year-old died following the collision in West Lothian on Thursday morning.

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A pedestrian has died after being struck by a car in West Lothian.

The 65-year-old woman died following the collision, which involved a Blue Ford Fiesta, on the A71 just west of the village of Wilkieston at around 7.10am on Thursday morning.

The driver of the car, a 20-year-old man, was unhurt in the incident.

Sergeant Peter Houston of the Road Policing Unit in Livingston said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the lady involved.

“Enquiries are still continuing to establish the full circumstances of what happened in this tragic incident.

“I am appealing for anyone who may be able to help us and in particular any drivers on the A71 at the time who may have dashcam footage showing either the lady or car involved.

“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting incident 0524 of December 16.”

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