A LOCAL man who tragically lost his life in a car crash in West Lothian has been named as Gareth Hempseed.

The 20-year old, from Dunfermline, was killed in an accident on Auldhill Road, Linlithgow at around 8.35pm on Monday, April 29.

Gareth was the passenger in a black Audi S1.

The driver, a 23-year-old man, has since been released from the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where he was taken for treatment.

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

“Enquiries into the full circumstances continue and anyone who has not already spoken to officers is asked to call us on 101, quoting incident number 3583 of April 29, 2024.”