Man who died in West Lothian road crash is named

Police Scotland Gareth HempseedPolice Scotland

A 20-year-old Dunfermline man who died in a car crash in West Lothian has been named by police.

Gareth Hempseed was the passenger in a black Audi S1 that crashed on Auldhill Road in Bridgend near Linlithgow.

The driver of the vehicle, a 23-year-old man, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. He has since been released.

The incident happened about 20:35 on Monday.

Sgt Dave Waddell said: “Our thoughts remain with Gareth’s family and friends at what is a very difficult time for them."

Inquiries continue into the full circumstances of the crash.

Police Scotland have appealed for anyone with any information on the incident to contact them.