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Ruth Suter

First picture of young Scots driver who died when car crashed into wall as family pays tribute

A young motorist tragically killed in a car crash in Fife has been named locally as Kieran Dudgeon.

The 22-year-old had been driving on the B914 between Saline and Kelty in Fife yesterday, before his Ford Focus collided with a wall.

Emergency services attended at 7.30pm after receiving a report that the vehicle had caught fire.

The young driver was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Kieran's heartbroken siblings have paid tribute to the "best brother" following the tragedy.

Kieran Dudgeon (Facebook)

Writing on Facebook, sister Zara Ritchie wrote: "Best brother, some guy, forever 22."

Kieran's other sister, Megan Ritchie said: "So much more than a brother, my best friend.

"I’ll love you forever."

Another family member also paid her respects, writing: "Thinking of family today.

"What a cruel world we live in, the big guy in the sky must have had something else in mind for you.

"RIP Kieran Dudgeon."

Anybody who has information about the fatal incident should contact police on 101 (Fife Jammer Locations)

Police have launched an investigation into the fatal incident and have urged anybody with dash-cam footage to come forward.

Sergeant Colin Morrison from the Road Policing Unit said: “At this time our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died.

“Enquiries are ongoing into the cause of this crash and I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time who saw the Ford Focus driving on the B914 to contact us.

“I would also ask anyone with dash-cam footage to come forward as this information will assist our investigation.”

Anyone with information should contact officers through 101 quoting reference number 3343 of 14 May.

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