Daren Baillie, a 51-year-old PE teacher who worked in Fife for 30 years, has died after being struck by a car in the village of Freuchie.
Emergency services were called to the collision involving a red Suzuki Swift on the A92 at around 11.50pm on Thursday, October 15. Despite their efforts, Mr Baillie was pronounced dead at the scene. The female driver of the Suzuki was uninjured.
Family pays tribute
Mr Baillie's family have described him as a "much-loved husband, dad, son, brother and friend" in a statement released through Police Scotland. They said his sudden passing has left "a huge void in the lives of all who knew him."
The statement added: "He spent 30 years as a PE teacher in Fife and took immense pride in the positive impact he had on his students, with a particular focus on supporting the most vulnerable learners to achieve their very best."
Police appeal for information
Sergeant David Keeney, of the Road Policing Unit, said: "Our thoughts remain with Daren's family and friends at this difficult time. We are continuing to appeal for information and would ask anyone who witnessed the crash or may have dash-cam footage which could assist, to contact us as soon as possible."
Inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the incident are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3622 of October 15, 2026.
