A man who died after an alleged hit-and-run in Cowdenbeath had lost his partner just months earlier.
Stephen Davis, 46, died after the collision on the town’s High Street on Thursday night.
A 32-year-old man appeared in court this week accused of causing death by dangerous driving, and failing to stop and report an accident.
In a statement, Mr Davis’s family revealed how Mr Davis was still grieving the loss of his partner just two months ago when he died.
Cowdenbeath man ‘was still grieving loss of long-term partner’
The statement 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.”
The vehicle allegedly involved in the incident has yet to be found by police.
It is believed to be a grey Audi SQ5 which was driven in the direction of Perth Road immediately after the collision.
It is then believed to have been driven towards the north-east of Fife.
Officers are appealing to anyone who has seen a similar vehicle parked in an unfamiliar place or has any other information about the vehicle to get in touch.
Those with information are urged to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3653 of Thursday September 14.
Darren McPhee, 32, from Cowdenbeath, appeared in private at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Monday in connection with the alleged hit-and-run.
McPhee made no plea and the case was continued for further examination.
