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| Driver dies after West Lothian Christmas Eve crash | Driver dies after West Lothian Christmas Eve crash |
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| A 20-year-old driver has died and his passenger is in a serious condition in hospital after crashing into a tree in West Lothian, police said. | A 20-year-old driver has died and his passenger is in a serious condition in hospital after crashing into a tree in West Lothian, police said. |
| Louis Kefferty was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary following the crash, on Tuesday, but died late the same day. | Louis Kefferty was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary following the crash, on Tuesday, but died late the same day. |
| The Vauxhall Astra he was driving came off the A705, near Seafield, at about 11:05. | The Vauxhall Astra he was driving came off the A705, near Seafield, at about 11:05. |
| The passenger, 18-year-old Lauren White, was likely to be in hospital "for some time", said police. | |
| Ms White was said to have suffered "serious but non life-threatening injuries". | |
| Police Scotland Sgt Brian Jones, said: "This tragic collision appears to have involved only one car. | Police Scotland Sgt Brian Jones, said: "This tragic collision appears to have involved only one car. |
| "However, I am appealing to anyone who saw the collision or was driving on this road around this time and has any information which can assist us to call Police Scotland on 101, or provide the information through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111." | "However, I am appealing to anyone who saw the collision or was driving on this road around this time and has any information which can assist us to call Police Scotland on 101, or provide the information through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111." |
| Mr Kefferty's car was heading west when the incident happened about half-a-mile east of Seafield, at Cousland Farm. | Mr Kefferty's car was heading west when the incident happened about half-a-mile east of Seafield, at Cousland Farm. |
| The road was closed for five hours while police officers examined the scene. | The road was closed for five hours while police officers examined the scene. |