Raffaele Bramante, a 48-year-old resident of Linlithgow, has been identified as the pedestrian who died in a hit-and-run collision in West Lothian. He was struck by a grey Renault Clio on Main Street at approximately 00:20 on 30 August and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Police Scotland confirmed that their investigation remains active as officers work to establish the complete circumstances surrounding the collision.
A spokesperson for the force stated:
Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died.
What happens next?
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or captured footage on dashcam to come forward. Members of the public with information are urged to contact Police Scotland.
Context
This incident follows a pattern of serious road collisions across central Scotland in recent weeks. A 45-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Airdrie on 26 August, while a 24-year-old man died in a collision in Grangemouth on 23 August. These incidents highlight the ongoing dangers posed by road traffic collisions in the region.
