Man dies in Fife horror crash as emergency crews race to scene

Emergency services in attendance at Woodside Road in Glenrothes
Emergency services in attendance at Woodside Road in Glenrothes -Credit:Facebook/ Fife Jammers


A man has died following a horror crash in Glenrothes, Fife, on Saturday night.

Emergency services descended on Woodside Road around 7.50pm on May 4, following reports of a single vehicle crash involving a blue Seat Leon.

Tragically, the driver of the vehicle, a 41-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Local reports suggest that the man crashed into a tree.

The road was closed for around six hours following the incident. Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Road Policing Sergeant Tom Aitken said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died in this crash and our enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing.

“We are asking for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who was in the area prior to the incident and who may be able to help to contact us.

“Likewise, I would ask any drivers with dashcam or private CCTV which may help us to please get in touch."

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 3413 of 4 May.

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