27-year-old man killed after car strikes tree in Fife

A 27-year-old man has did after car struck a tree in Fife.

The one-car accident happened on the B922 between Cluny and Kinglassie between 1am and 5:45am on Sunday morning.

The driver of van alerted police when he discovered the vehicle had left the road and struck a tree.

Emergency services rushed to the scene but found the 27-year-old male driver dead inside.

Road Policing Officers closed the road for around eight hours while they conducted their investigation and are now asking anyone who can assist their inquiries to come forward.

Sergeant Stephen Quinn from Fife's Road Policing Unit said: "I wish to take this opportunity to extend Police Scotland's sympathies to the family of the driver and our investigation to determine exactly what happened during this incident are ongoing.

"Anyone who was on the B922 during the early morning of Sunday 5th May and can provide us with any relevant information should contact police immediately.

"Likewise, if you believe your vehicle's dash-cam footage may have captured this collision then please also get in touch."

Those with information can contact the Road Policing Unit via 101 and quote incident number 997 of the 5th May.