41-year-old man dies in Fife road smash

Police launch major probe after the single vehicle crash in Glenrothes

The tragedy happened on Woodside Road in Glenrothes on Saturday, May 4
Author: Lindsay HerronPublished 5th May 2024

There’s a major police probe under way after a man died on a Fife road last night.

The tragedy happened on Woodside Road in Glenrothes just before 8pm when a Seat Leon was involved in a single vehicle crash.

The driver of the vehicle, a 41-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed for around 6 hours.

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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