A man has died after being struck by a police car in West Lothian on Boxing Day.
The 62-year-old victim was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by ambulance, but was pronounced dead a short time later.
The driver of the marked police car didn’t require medical treatment. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
Investigators are now appealing for witnesses after the collision in Livingston and asked for anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
The victim has not been formally identified, but his next of kin have been informed.
The smash took place at about 10.15pm on Almond Link Road.
The road was closed for around six hours to allow for a crash investigation to be carried out.
The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner for Scotland (Pirc) is investigating the incident because a police vehicle was involved.
Steven Carr, senior investigator with Pirc, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the man who died.
“Our investigation into the circumstances of this incident is continuing, and I would urge any drivers with dashcam footage, or anyone who witnessed the collision, to please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 3422 of December 26 2022 or alternatively the Pirc during office hours on 01698 542900.”
Superintendent Andrew Hall said: "Police attended at Almond Link Road in Livingston around 10.15pm on Monday, December 26, 2022, following a collision involving a marked police car and a male pedestrian.
"A 62-year-old man was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, and was pronounced dead a short time later.
"The male driver and sole occupant of the police car did not require medical treatment.
"Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the man who died.
"The circumstances of this incident are being investigated by the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) under the instruction of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS)."
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