Tributes have been paid to a dad-of-two who died after he was hit by a van in Fife.
Dave McArthur had been out shopping on Station Road, Cardenden, with his mum when he was struck by a Ford Transit van on Thursday evening.
The 43-year-old was rushed to Western General Hospital in Edinburgh after he was left in a critical condition following the incident.
Police confirmed that he tragically lost his life in a statement released on Tuesday.
His family said: “We are all devastated by the news, no words can describe how much we will miss him. We love you Dave.”
A JustGiving page explains that Dave leaves his wife Alana and two daughters.
It adds that the married couple had a mortgage accepted on their home just before the horrific crash and that he was shopping with this mum at the time.
Peter Kwok wrote on the page: “Dave McArthur our friend, husband to Alana and dad to two beautiful daughters from Kirkcaldy was killed.
“They just got a mortgage accepted for a new home before tragedy struck on Thursday.
“He served his country in his army life and in civilian life served the community by helping people with addictions.
“A special and lovely man. RIP our good friend.”
More than £3,000 has been raised by Dave’s friends and family since the JustGiving page was put online on over the weekend.
Social media tributes have poured in since the news of his passing.
Debbie Dallal said: “Thank you all so much. We are all heartbroken but your generosity and lovely messages means so much.”
Paul Lockwood wrote: “RIP tragic news on Friday morning when I found out a dear friend, brilliant bloke, old soldier and more importantly, loving husband and father to two young girls was involved in a hit and run.
“Out worst fears became reality on Saturday evening.”
Police have arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with the incident while officers continue to investigate the crash .
Sergeant Nicola Young, of Fife Road Policing Unit, said: "Our thoughts are very much with the man's family and all those affected by this tragic incident.
"An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing and I urge anyone who either saw what happened, or saw the vehicle involved in the collision, to please get in touch as soon as possible.
"Dash-cam footage in particular would be extremely helpful."
A spokesperson for Police Scotland added: “Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3318 of November 28.”
