A 33-year-old man was hit by a white Peugeot Boxer van eastbound between J4 and J3a near the Pyramids Business Park at about 6.20pm on Tuesday 20 October.

Emergency services attended but the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed for about seven hours to allow a full investigation to take place.

Sergeant Andrew Trotter, of Road Policing East, said: “Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of those involved in this incident.

“We are currently conducting enquires to establish the full circumstances surrounding the crash and are appealing to members of the public who may have any information that could help with our investigation.

“The road would have been busy with other motorists at the time and I would ask if you witnessed the collision or have any information that you contact officers.

“I would also ask if you have any dashcam footage of the area that you come forward and speak to police.

M8 closed for seven hours following fatal collision near Bathgate picture: JPI Media

“Police can be contacted by calling 101 and quoting incident number 2613 of Tuesday, 20 October, 2020.”

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M8 crash: man dies in fatal collision on Scotland's busiest motorway