Man, 21, charged following Boghead Roundabout crash that killed teenage girl in Bathgate

A 21-year-old man arrested following a crash that killed a teenage girl, has now been charged in connection with multiple road traffic offences.

The crash happened on 9 June 2025 on the Boghead Roundabout between Bathgate and Whitburn. It involved a Volkswagen Polo and an HGV. The road was closed for 19 hours following the incident.

The Boghead roundabout was closed for around 19 hours after the incident | National World

Emergency services attended and a 17-year-old female was pronounced dead at the scene. A further 18-year-old female passenger was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and treated for serious injuries.

At the time, it was stated that the circumstances surrounding the incident had been referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.

The 21-year-old has now been reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

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