Boy, four, is dead and man is in hospital after Range Rover crash

Published: 15:10 EDT, 8 November 2026 | Updated: 15:10 EDT, 8 November 2026 A four-year-old boy has died following a crash in a Range Rover which left another man injured. The Black Range Rover crashed at around 4.30pm on Drumcross Road in Bathgate, West Lothian, on Sunday. Officers from Police Scotland rushed to the scene, where they found the infant suffering from injuries. He was rushed to hospital by St John's Hospital but tragically died a short time later. A 28-year-old man, who had been driving the car, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. An update on his condition is yet to be provided. A section of Drumcross Road has been closed this evening as police officers carry out a crash investigation. Members of the public who may have witnessed the crash are urged to contact Police Scotland. The family of the young boy who died have been informed. The Black Range Rover crashed at around 4.30pm on Drumcross Road (pictured) in Bathgate, West Lothian, on SundaySergeant Dave Waddell of Police Scotland said in a statement: 'Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the boy who died at this extremely difficult time. 'Enquiries are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the crash, or has any information that may assist, to contact us if they have not already done so.'I'd also ask drivers with dash-cams, who were in the area around the time, to review their footage for any images that could assist our investigation.' The family of the young boy who died have been informed.