William Brown named as pedestrian killed in motorbike hit-and-run

An elderly pedestrian who died after a hit-and-run incident with a motorcycle has been named.

William Brown, 81, died on July 12 on Bathgate Road, Blackburn, West Lothian, as he crossed the road at around 7.15pm.

Mr Brown, who used a walking frame, was struck by the motorcycle and the rider then made off from the scene.

Emergency services attended and Mr Brown, of Blackburn, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where he died on July 16.

Mr Brown’s family said in a statement: “We as a family are totally devastated at the loss of William Brown (Bill) 81, former janitor at St Kentigern’s Academy.

“William (Bill) was a loving family man who was a well known and respected member of the local community.”

Police Scotland gave condolences to Mr Brown’s family, and asked anyone with information to come forward.

Sergeant Jen Niven, from Police Scotland’s road policing unit, said: “Our thoughts are with Bill’s family and friends at this difficult time.

“While we are following a positive line of inquiry, I am re-appealing to anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police to please come forward.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland through 101 with reference number 3159 of July 12.”