A Glenrothes cyclist who was the victim of an accident after which the driver failed to stop says she feels lucky to be alive.
Ruth McIntosh sustained fractured vertebrae in the collision, which occurred at Warout Roundabout at 6.10am on Wednesday last week.
The 43-year-old teacher, who lives in the Pitteuchar area of the town, was involved in a collision with a grey hatchback, though the driver remains unidentified.
Claiming that the person needs to take “a long hard look at themselves in the mirror,” Mrs McIntosh said the collision could have been fatal.
“I’ve been left confused and angry at how someone could have just driven off and left me there,” she said.
“The driver slowed down after hitting me, before driving off, so they know full well they collided with me.
“While I’ve suffered a serious injury to my back I’m just thankful I’m still alive.
“Another day and it could have resulted in me being killed.
“It may have been an innocent accident but the person needs to tell the police that, and I hope they have the decency to come forward.”
Mrs McIntosh will have to wear a spinal brace for the next six weeks to help her vertebrae heal.
She and husband Andrew have been forced to cancel a forthcoming holiday to Prague due to the severity of the injuries.
Thanking members of the public who assisted her at the roadside, Mrs McIntosh added: “I’m an active person. I love running and cycling, so being involved in this incident has curtailed just about everything I do.
“The people who helped me at the roadside, and the hospital staff, have all been amazing.
“I can’t begin to thank them enough.”
Police, meanwhile, have reissued an appeal for witnesses in a bid to trace the driver of the car.
Glenrothes community sergeant Kenny Greig said: “Inquiries into this collision are ongoing and I would urge anyone with information to come forward.
“We are specifically appealing to the driver of a grey Mazda-type car, who may be able to assist with our inquiries, to get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.