Man fighting for life after being struck by car in Glenrothes

The 27-year-old was crossing Formonthills Road around 8.30pm last night

Author: Callum ClarkPublished 7th Feb 2020
Last updated 7th Feb 2020

A 27-year-old man's fighting for his life after being struck by a car in Glenrothes.

He was crossing Formonthills Road around 8.30pm last night when he was hit by a silver Vauxhall Vectra.

He was taken to Ninewells where his condition is described as critical.

The 42-year-old male driver was not injured - inquiries are continuing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At around 8.25pm on Thursday, February 6 a 27-year-old man was seriously injured when he was struck by a westbound silver Vauxhall Vectra whilst crossing Formonthills Road, Glenrothes.

“He was taken by ambulance to Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, where medical staff described his condition as critical.

“The 42-year-old male driver of the Vauxhall Vectra was not injured.

“Inquiries into the circumstances are continuing.”

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