Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in early hours in Lochgelly

A man has died after being hit by a car in the early hours of the morning in Fife.

Emergency services were called to Lumphinnans Road in Lochgelly around 1.30am on Saturday after a black Volkswagen Golf was involved in a collision with a pedestrian.

The 48-year-old male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the car, a 28-year-old man, was arrested in connection with a road traffic offence, and investigations are ongoing.

The road was closed for around six hours and has since reopened.

Sergeant Tom Aitken said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and we are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

“If you were on Lumphinnans Road and witnessed the crash, or may have dash cam footage of significance, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 0302 of Saturday, October 17, 2026.