Man charged with causing pedestrian's death by dangerous driving in Cowdenbeath crash

A man has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a pedestrian in Fife by dangerous driving.

Stephen Davis was fatally injured when he was struck by a grey Audi on Cowdenbeath High Street on Thursday last week.

The 46-year-old was crossing the road in his hometown when he was knocked down at around 8.30pm.

On Saturday, police said a 32-year-old man had been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

Darren McPhee appeared at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Monday, September 18, charged with three road traffic offences including causing death by dangerous driving.

He made no plea, was committed for further examination and remanded in custody. He is due to return to court within eight days.

Stephen Davis was fatally injured when he was struck by a grey Audi on Cowdenbeath High Street on Thursday last week. Police Scotland

Police are continuing to hunt for the grey coloured Audi SQ5 believed to be the vehicle involved.

Officers said it was driven in the direction of Perth Road immediately after the crash.

It is then believed to have been driven towards the north-east of Fife.

Officers are urging anyone who has seen a similar vehicle parked in an unfamiliar place or who has any other information about the vehicle to get in touch.

Members of the public can call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3653 of Thursday, September 14, 2023.

A statement from Mr Davis’ family said: “We are devastated by the loss of Stephen and the circumstances and timing that led to his death while he was still grieving the loss of his long term partner who passed away in July.”

“We are still unable to comprehend the nature of his passing.

“Stephen was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. Stephen and his partner also worked together to make Cowdenbeath Market Garden a real community project. He will be deeply missed by us all.

“We would like to thank the bystanders who tried to help Stephen at the scene, all the witnesses who came forward with information and also Police Scotland.

“We’d like to request that our privacy be respected whilst we grieve for Stephen.”