Man arrested following fatal crash at Boghead Roundabout, Bathgate

A 20-year-old man has been arrested following a fatal crash in Bathgate.

The incident happened around 11.50pm on Monday, 9 June, 2025, on the Boghead Roundabout and involved a Volkswagen Polo and an HGV.

Emergency services attended and a 17-year-old female was pronounced dead at the scene. An 18-year-old female passenger was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

The 20-year-old man has been released pending further enquiries.

The circumstances surrounding the incident have been referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.

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Man arrested following fatal crash at Boghead Roundabout, Bathgate

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