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Scottish Sun
21 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Cops allegedly chased car before crash which killed Scots teen and left two others injured
The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner is now looking at the circumstances leading up to the fatality POLICE PROBED Cops allegedly chased car before crash which killed Scots teen and left two others injured Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COPS were allegedly chasing a car before it crashed — killing a teenage girl and injuring two others. Passenger Ellie Douglas, 17, died when the Volkswagen Golf collided with an HGV. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Ellie Douglas died in a fatal collision near Bathgate Another female, 18, and the car's male driver, 20, were rushed to hospital with serious injuries. Now officers have referred themselves to the police watchdog after the collision near Bathgate, West Lothian, on Monday. After the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner was notified, a source claimed: 'The car the young people were in was getting pursued by officers. 'But nobody knows yet why. "There are a lot of unanswered questions in the community.' It is understood the HGV driver was uninjured and has been charged with alleged road traffic offences. Inspector Ben Legge said inquiries were ongoing, adding: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young girl.' More than £6,000 has been raised online for loved ones of trainee hairdresser Ellie. She was described as 'a beautiful soul who lit up every room'. One relative said: 'Words can't describe how devastated I am to hear you've left this world.' Victoria Beckham and Mollie King pay sweet Father's Day tributes with heartfelt messages as celebs follow suit Head of Investigations for the cops' watchdog, Raymond Brown, said: 'PIRC has received a referral from Police Scotland in relation to a fatal road traffic incident which took place on Monday, 9 June in Bathgate. 'We extend our deepest condolences to the family and all of those who have been affected.'
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Scotsman
Teenager killed in crash between car and lorry at roundabout
Two other young people were taken to hospital with serious injuries Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A 17-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene after a crash between a car and a lorry at a roundabout. Emergency services - including five ambulances and a critical care paramedic - rushed to Boghead Roundabout near Bathgate around 11.50pm on Monday. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The girl who died was a passenger in the car, a Volkswagen Polo. Her next of kin have been informed and formal identification has taken place. A 20-year-old man, who was driving the car, and an 18-year-old woman were taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries. The lorry driver was uninjured. Inspector Ben Legge, of Police Scotland's Road Policing Unit, said: 'Inquiries are continuing to understand the full circumstances of what happened. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young girl who died. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have dash-cam footage, and has not yet spoken to or provided this information to officers, to contact us as soon as possible. 'The road re-opened around 4pm on Tuesday, 10 June. I would like to thank members of the public for their patience while we carried our investigation at the scene.'
The National
4 days ago
- The National
Teenager dies following crash involving car and lorry in West Lothian
A 17-year-old girl, who was a passenger in the Volkswagen Polo, was pronounced dead at the scene. The 20-year-old male driver of the car and an 18-year-old female passenger were taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries. READ MORE: I walked from Scotland to Germany for the Euros – now it's time for a new challenge Police said the 17-year-old female's next of kin have been informed and formal identification has taken place. The circumstances surrounding the incident have been referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner. Inspector Ben Legge, of the Road Policing Unit, said: 'Enquiries are continuing to understand the full circumstances of what happened. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young girl who died.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Teen, 17, dies after horror crash between car and HGV as two others rushed to hospital
Police have launched an urgent probe into the alleged incident SMASH TRAGEDY Teen, 17, dies after horror crash between car and HGV as two others rushed to hospital Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TEENAGER has been killed in a horror road crash - with two other youngsters rushed to hospital. The fatal smash occurred just before midnight on Monday as police raced to the Boghead Roundabout in Bathgate. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 An aerial shot of the Boghead Roundabout in Bathgate Credit: Google A female passenger, 17, was pronounced dead at the scene after a Volkswagen Polo collided with a heavy goods vehicle. Another female, 18, and the male driver, 20, were blue-lighted to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries. Road policing Inspector Ben Legge said: 'Enquiries are continuing to understand the full circumstances of what happened. "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young girl who died. 'I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have dash-cam footage, and has not yet spoken to or provided this information to officers, to contact us as soon as possible." The traffic cop thanked motorists for their patience after the road was locked down until the following afternoon. Meanwhile, the family of the deceased passenger are being assisted by specialist police officers who confirmed that formal identification has taken place. The circumstances surrounding the alleged incident have been referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner. It's understood that the HGV driver was uninjured and has been arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Road policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Bathgate. "The incident happened around 11.50pm on Monday, 9 June, 2025 and involved a Volkswagen Polo and HGV at Boghead Roundabout, Bathgate. "Emergency services attended and a 17-year-old female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. "The 20-year-old male driver and an 18-year-old female passenger were conveyed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries. "Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101."
The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- The Herald Scotland
Teenage girl dies in crash with HGV near Bathgate
The 20-year-old male driver of the Volkswagen Polo and an 18-year-old female passenger were taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries. The 17-year-old female's next of kin have been informed and formal identification has taken place. The circumstances surrounding the incident have been referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner. READ MORE: Inspector Ben Legge, of the Road Policing Unit, said: 'Enquiries are continuing to understand the full circumstances of what happened. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young girl who died.
