A Fife man became the second young driver to die in two tragic days on the region’s roads late on Sunday night, it has emerged.
Adam Vallot (21) was killed when his Honda Civic was in collision with a Land Rover Freelander on the B925 Kirkcaldy to Auchtertool road at around 9.10pm on Sunday.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, Adam was pronounced dead at the scene.
A family tribute issued through Fife Police said, “Adam, more affectionately known as Addy, was a true gentleman in every way and achieved so much in a short time.
“He was a newly qualified electrician with Scottish Hydro and very popular with his workmates. He lived life to the full with his large group of close knit friends, invading Ibiza, Creamfields and Newcastle on occasions.
“He was an enthusiastic football supporter, a Raith Rovers season ticket holder with a passion for Liverpool FC.We are all so proud of you Adam and will miss you forever.”
Sunday’s fatal crash came just a day after a 21-year-old Methil woman died following an accident on the B921 between Cardenden and Kinglassie.
Tributes have been paid to young mum Melissa Harris, who died after the Saturday afternoon collision between her orange Fiat and a white Ford Transit van just after 3.30pm.
Ambulance crews found Miss Harris in cardiac arrest and battled to resuscitate her, but they were unable to save her life.
Miss Harris, who lived with her fiance Ryan, had a three-year-old son Dylan and was brought up in the Levenmouth area.
Her parents Eddy and Mary issued a statement through police, saying, “She was a good-hearted girl and was a loving, caring and patient mother who will be sadly missed by us, her brothers, sisters, fiance, son, nephew and whole family.”
Following Sunday night’s crash involving Mr Vallot, the Kirkcaldy to Auchtertool road was closed overnight and remained shut for some time on Monday as emergency services and crash investigators cleared away debris and investigated what took place. The police have appealed to anyone who may have seen the accident or been in the area at that time to contact them.
The tragic events brought back unwanted memories of another crash, when three young men lost their lives on the same road on the night of August 10, 2007. That accident led to a campaign by Fife Police and Fife Fire and Rescue Service, who urged younger motorists to take extra care while out and about on the roads, especially at night.
Bob Arnott, assistant chief fire officer, reiterated the messages of that campaign, and offered his sympathies to the loved ones of those who died.
He said, “Country roads are extremely dangerous, particularly during the hours of darkness, and we really can’t stress enough the need to drive carefully even if you know the road well.
“Even if you are staying within the speed limit, drivers are not always in control of what’s around the next corner. All we can do is just encourage people to drive extremely carefully, particularly in the hours of darkness, particularly in winter conditions.”