Cyclist dies after being struck by van while standing at side of West Lothian road

A cyclist has died after he was struck by a van whilst he was stood at the side of a West Lothian road during the early hours of Saturday morning.

Emergency services were called to Main Street in East Whitburn at around 6.10am following an incident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle.

The 34-year-old man, who had been standing at the side of the road after coming off his bicycle, died at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle, a white Vauxhall van, was uninjured. An investigation into the incident has been launched.

Sergeant Fraser Mitchell said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died in this crash.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of what happened and I am appealing to anyone who has information to come forward.

“If anyone saw the white Vauxhall van or a cyclist on or off a black pedal cycle in the area around the time of the collision, please contact us.

“I would also urge anyone who has dash-cam or personal footage to please review it and get in touch if there is anything that may be relevant to our investigation.

“Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident 0681 of Saturday, February 14, 2026.”