Published: Tuesday, 25th November, 2008 10:35
Dunfermline cyclist dies after A92 accident
By Matt Meade
A DUNFERMLINE cyclist has died after an incident on the A92 East Fife regional road.
Alan Finlayson (40) was involved in a crash with a blue Ford Transit van at about 5pm on Wednesday while cycling westbound at the Cowdenbeath slip road.
He suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, where he died overnight on Thursday.
The junction was closed along with one lane of the A92 until 8am on Thursday, when investigations were complete.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or seen either the Transit van or cyclist prior to the accident to contact their appeals line on 01592 251111.
Last week Dunfermline man Brian Taylor (29), Buchanan Street, died while cycling to work at Stephen's Bakery, Primrose Lane, Rosyth.
He was involved in a collision with a silver Rover on Grange Road, which connects Dunfermline and Rosyth, at around 1am on Saturday morning and died at the scene.
Investigations continue and police have asked anyone with information to contact them on 01592 251111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.


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