Tributes to Fife cabbie who died in horror road smash
John Nisbet was 72.
Tributes have been paid to a Fife taxi driver was killed in a horror late night smash.
John Nisbet, 72, of Cowdenbeath, was driving his black cab, a London Taxi TX1 type vehicle, when it collided with a Peugeot Boxer van around 12.30am on Sunday November 27.
The crash occurred on the southbound A1 between Old Craighall and Wallyford in East Lothian.
Mr Nisbet died while the 53-year-old van driver was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment to non-life threatening injuries.
In a statement issued through Police Scotland, Mr Nisbet's son Eddie said: "It goes without saying that as a family we are utterly heartbroken by my father's recent passing.
"The warmth, humour, generosity and compassion that John brought to the lives of his family and friends is truly immeasurable.
"His loss has left a void that will be impossible to fill.
"His doting wife, Gaye, will forever cherish their 32 years of marriage after falling in love at first sight.
"He was her hero, her best friend and ultimately her life - her heart will forever belong to him.
"A huge personality in golfing, taxi driving and snooker circles across the city, he left an indelible mark on a vast amount of people.
"We have been overwhelmed by the depth of sentiment that has been expressed to us over the past days. We are now getting a true feel for just how popular and well-loved he is, which has offered us a huge amount of comfort."
A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "Inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this collision are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police immediately on 101."