A 62-year-old man has died after being hit by a police car in Scotland on Boxing Day. Investigators are appealing for witnesses after the accident in Livingston, West Lothian. The victim was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh but was pronounced dead a short time later. He has not been formally identified but his next of kin have been informed. The driver of the marked police car, who was the only occupant of the vehicle, did not require medical treatment. The accident happened at about 10.15pm on 26 December at Almond Link Road. The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner for Scotland (Pirc) is investigating the accident because a police vehicle was involved. Steven Carr, senior investigator with Pirc, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the man who died. “Our investigation into the circumstances of this incident is continuing, and I would urge any drivers with dashcam footage, or anyone who witnessed the collision, to please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 3422 of 26 December 2022 or alternatively the Pirc during office hours on 01698 542900.”