Cyclist fighting for life after being found on Fife road

A cyclist is fighting for his life after he was found with serious head injuries on a road in Fife.

The 43-year-old was discovered by passers by on the A917 between Elie and St Monans around 7.45pm.

He was taken to Ninewells Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Officers are now trying to establish whether he was injured by a vehicle which didn't stop.

Detective Chief Inspector John Anderson from Fife CID said: "The male cyclist has sustained serious head injuries and we are actively working to establish if a motorist was involved and did not stop after the incident took place.

"Given the time of day this occurred, it is unlikely any individual would be unaware of they had struck someone, as there would still have been plenty of light.

"I would ask any motorist involved to search their conscience and come forward as a matter of urgency to speak with us and explain the full circumstances of what happened.

“Specifically I am also looking to speak with the driver of a silver Vauxhall motor vehicle that we know sustained damage on the Elie to St Monans road near to Ardross Cottages.

"Likewise, any other motorists or members of the public who have any relevant information, including anyone with dash-cam footage who may have been travelling in this area of Fife yesterday evening, should also contact police immediately.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact police on 101.