A CAR which was involved in a fatal road accident on the A92 was struck by second vehicle before it left the road.

John King, 63, died at the scene after the red Vauxhall Meriva he was driving was involved in the incident at 9.55pm on Saturday night, around half a mile east of the junction for Cowdenbeath.

The carriageway was shut until around 1pm the following day to allow investigation work to take place, and police officers are now looking for information concerning a black 4x4 in connection to the crash.

Inspector Andy Mather, of Fife Road Policing, said: "Following extensive enquires into this incident, we have now established that another vehicle collided with the Vauxhall prior to it leaving the road.

"We are appealing for anyone who may have been travelling in the Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly area or on the A92 dual carriageway around 9pm to 10pm that evening, particularly if you saw a black coloured 4x4 type vehicle.

"Anyone who may have dashcam footage from the time is asked to review this and pass on anything which may be of note.

"Any information can be passed to police by calling 101, quoting incident 3941 of 12 September or by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

Mr King, who was from Ballingry, was accompanied by grandchildren, two boys, aged 12 and a one-year-old, who were taken to the Victoria Hospital, in Kirkcaldy, for treatment to minor injuries.

Following his passing, a number of tributes were paid to Mr King on social media, including from Eddie Easson, Benarty Events Group chair, who said: "Words cannot describe our feelings last night when we were told of one my best friends, John King's passing.

"Our thoughts are with Ann and her family and John's family. We shared some great times together and I will cherish these memories forever."