Second victim of Bathgate horror crash named as family pay tribute to 'gentle and loving' man
Jim McCollum, 84, died in a three-vehicle collision last Sunday
An 84-year old man who died in a fatal crash in Bathgate has been named, as his heartbroken family paid tribute to the “gentle and loving” husband, father and grandfather.
Jim McCollum died following the three-vehicle collision on the B708 Lower Bathville Road at around 12.15pm on Sunday, October 25.
He was driving a blue Peugeot 208 when the crash happened. The collision also involved a white BMW 116D and a blue Citroen Saxo.
The 20-year-old driver of the BMW, who has been named as Arran Callander, also died at the scene.
Mr McCollum’s family released a statement following the tragedy, describing him as a much-loved family man who would be “deeply missed”.
The statement read: “Jim was a gentle and loving husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by his heartbroken family.
“The family wishes to thank the emergency services who attended the scene of the crash.”
Emergency services attended the scene following the collision.
The two occupants of the Citroen, a 20-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, were assessed by paramedics at the scene.
Meanwhile, a 19-year-old man who was a passenger in the BMW was taken to hospital for treatment.
Sergeant Dave Waddell, of the Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with families and friends of the two men who have died, at this difficult time.
“We are continuing to appeal for information and would ask anyone who witnessed the crash or may have dash-cam footage which could assist, to contact us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1770 of 25 October, 2026.