Cyclist killed in Ladybank crash named

A cyclist killed in a crash in Ladybank has been named by police at 66-year-old Iain Anderson from Glenrothes.

The collision, between a car and a bike, happened just after midday on Sunday on the B937 near Heatherhall Wood.

Mr Anderson suffered serious injuries. He was treated on the scene by paramedics but died a short time later.

Inspector Andy Mather from the Road Policing Unit in Fife said: "I wish to take this opportunity to extend my thoughts and sympathies to the family and friends of Mr Anderson. Officers at Fife Road Policing are doing everything they can to establish the full circumstances of this incident.

"As part of our ongoing investigation, I would urge anyone who was on the B937 Edentown to Giffordtown road on Sunday afternoon and saw what happened, to contact police immediately.

"We would also be very keen to hear from motorists who believe they have any relevant dash-cam footage, which captures the incident.

"Likewise, anyone with any other relevant information should also get in touch.

"I would also like to extend my thanks to the off-duty doctor who rendered emergency care in advance of the Helimed attending."

In a statement issue via Police Scotland the family of Iain Anderson said:Our family are devastated to have lost a loving husband and father of 5 children as well as an amazing grandad to 5 grandchildren.

"He will be sorely missed. "