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Hit-and-run death of Raffaele Bramante in Linlithgow
9/7/2026, 8:51:04 PM
Fatal incident on Main Street
On the night of August 30, 2026, 48-year-old Raffaele Bramante of Linlithgow was struck while walking on the town’s Main Street. The collision involved a grey Renault Clio and occurred at about 00:20. Bramante was pronounced dead at the scene.
Victim and suspect
Bramante, a local resident, was the sole pedestrian involved. Police identified a 27-year-old man as the driver of the Renault Clio and arrested him in connection with the hit-and-run. The suspect remains in police custody while inquiries continue.
Police investigation
Police Scotland launched an investigation immediately after the incident. Officers have appealed for any dash-cam footage or eyewitness accounts that could clarify the circumstances. The force provided an incident reference number—0078 of Sunday, 30 August, 2026—and asked the public to call 101 with any relevant information.
Official response
Both officials urged anyone who was in the area at the time to contact the police.
Ongoing steps
The investigation remains active, with detectives reviewing vehicle registrations, traffic camera data, and any submitted dash-cam recordings. Police Scotland has not disclosed further details about the suspect’s identity or potential charges pending the outcome of the inquiry.
