A woman has tragically died after being knocked down on the A71 in West Lothian.
The 65-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle this morning at around 7.10am just west of the village of Wilkieston.
The 20-year-old male driver of the a blue Ford Fiesta car involved in the smash was uninjured.
The road was closed for around five hours to allow for an investigation at the scene.
Now police have launched an investigation into the horror accident and are appealing for witnesses.
Sergeant Peter Houston of the Road Policing Unit in Livingston said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the lady involved. Enquiries are still continuing to establish the full circumstances of what happened in this tragic incident.
“I am appealing for anyone who may be able to help us and in particular any drivers on the A71 at the time who may have dashcam footage showing either the lady or car involved.
“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting incident 0524 of 16 December.”
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