A horse has had to be euthanised after it was startled by an overtaking vehicle which loudly revved its engine, causing a horror crash.
Police are appealing for information following the crash near Avonbridge, which had led to the death of the horse.
The incident took place around 5.15pm on Thursday, September 17 on the unnamed rural road to Armadale, from the B8028 at Avonbridge. It involved a horse and its rider, along with a blue Land Rover.
Sadly, as a result of its injuries, the horse has had to be euthanised. A second horse and rider were uninjured.
It is believed that the horse was startled by an overtaking vehicle which loudly revved its engine, causing the collision.
The car in question is described as being similar to a Ford Fiesta ST, orange in colour, with a black spoiler.
Constable Joseph Wood, from Livingston Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the horse’s owner and family at this time.
“We’re appealing for anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident and may have potential dashcam footage to please come forward. We would welcome any information which could help us establish the full circumstances and also trace the driver of the orange vehicle.”
Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting incident 2724 of 16 September.
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