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Pedestrian Killed in Suspected Hit-and-Run on Linlithgow’s Main Street
8/30/2026, 8:30:39 PM
Core Event
On the early morning of August 30, 2026, a 48-year-old man was fatally struck by a grey Renault Clio on Main Street in Linlithgow, West Lothian. Police reported the collision occurred at about 00:20. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and his next of kin have been notified.
Investigation Details
Police Scotland have opened a hit-and-run inquiry, seeking to identify and locate the vehicle’s occupants. Officers are reviewing dash-cam footage and any eyewitness accounts to reconstruct the incident. The investigation reference is 0078 of 30 August 2026.
Official Response
Inspector Thomas Mallinson of Police Scotland expressed sympathy for the victim’s family and outlined the investigative steps. He emphasized the need for public assistance to determine the full circumstances of the crash and to trace the car’s occupants.
Public Appeal
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the event, or who possesses dash-cam recordings from the time of the incident, to contact Police Scotland by calling 101 and quoting the investigation reference.
Verbatim Quote
“We are carrying out extensive inquiries to establish the full circumstances of this crash and trace the occupants of the car.” — Insp Thomas Mallinson
