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Man, 38, dies two days after motorbike crash at Fife racetrack

The 38-year-old was involved in the incident at Knockhill Racing Circuit in Dunfermline on Friday afternoon. 

Knockhill Racing Circuit.
The championship will take place at Knockhill Racing Circuit. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.

A man has died two days after a motorbike crash at a Fife racetrack.

The 38-year-old was critically injured in the incident at Knockhill Racing Circuit in Dunfermline on Friday afternoon.

The man, who has not yet been named, was rushed by paramedics to Royal Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, where he died on Sunday.

Police Scotland confirmed a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

Man taken to hospital after Knockhill motorbike crash

Inspector James Henry of Fife Road Policing said: “On Friday, officers were made aware of a crash on track at Knockhill Racing Circuit, Dunfermline, involving a motorbike.

“The incident happened around 12.10pm and a 38-year-old man was taken by ambulance to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy where he died on Sunday.

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man at this difficult time.

“A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.”

Managing Director of Knockhill Racing Circuit, Jillian Shedden, added: “We are saddened to report that a motorcycle rider passed away after an accident during a track day at Knockhill Racing Circuit on Friday.

“No other rider was involved, and immediate medical attention was provided by our paramedics.

“The rider was transferred via ambulance to the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, where he succumbed to his injuries.

“A full investigation by relevant authorities was completed following this tragic accident.

“Our deepest condolences are extended to the rider’s family and friends at this sad time.”