Bo'ness woman, 57, hit by lorry dies in hospital, police confirm

A woman who was hit by a lorry in Bo'ness last week has died in hospital.
By Jonathon Reilly
Published 15th Sep 2021, 11:35 BST
Updated 15th Sep 2021, 11:59 BST
Police on the scene at South Street last week. Picture Michael Gillen.Police on the scene at South Street last week. Picture Michael Gillen.
Police on the scene at South Street last week. Picture Michael Gillen.

Jane Paterson (57) was struck by a vehicle in South Street last Wednesday morning. Emergency service crews were called to the scene around 8.45am.

The road had been shut at the time for resurfacing work.

A 46-year-old man who was driving the truck was arrested over the incident.

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A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “We can confirm that Jane Paterson, from Bo’ness, who was injured in a road crash on South Street in Bo’ness on Wednesday, September 8, died within the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh on Monday, September 13. Her family is aware.

"A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Enquiries are ongoing.”