Police hunt hit and run driver after 48-year-old man dies in Linlithgow

A man has died following a hit and run in West Lothian in the early hours of the morning.

The 48-year-old was walking in Linlithgow’s Main Street at around 12.20am on Sunday when he was hit by a grey Renault Clio.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Inspector Thomas Mallinson said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died.

A 48-year-old man has died following a hit and run on Linlithgow main street in the early hours of Sunday.

“We are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this crash and trace the occupants of the car.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed what happened to contact police.

“In addition, anyone with dash-cam footage from around the time of the incident is asked to get in touch as this may be able to assist our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference 0078 of 30 August, 2026.