The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Father killed on his way home from scooter rally
Guardbridge man dies riding Vespa home on A914 near Kettlebridge
The Fife family of a popular scooter enthusiast have spoken of their shock and sadness after he was killed on the way back from a rally.
Guardbridge man Stuart Bousie, 46, died when his yellow Piaggio Vespa was involved in a collision on the A914 near Kettlebridge on Sunday.
He had been driving home from the Berwick Bulldogs Border Bash Scooter Rally where the family said he had enjoyed a “great weekend”.
Mr Bousie leaves behind wife Katherine and grown up daughters Emma and Katherine.
In a statement the family said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Stuart.
“He was a much loved son of Margaret, father to Emma and Laura and husband to Katherine and he will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.
“He was an avid member of the Lone Sharks Scooter Club and was coming home from a great weekend at his first scooter rally of the year when he tragically lost his life.”
A well-known figure in the scooter community, Mr Bousie had travelled the length of the country to attend rallies and events – the shared interest introducing him to many friends.
Members of scooter clubs from across the UK and as far afield as Canada took to social media to offer their condolences.
The family added: “We are grateful for all the kind messages and support we have received at this very difficult time and wish to be left in private to mourn our loss”
Lone Sharks president Steven “Dickie” Stewart had known Mr Bousie, who was a driver for Leuchars-based Williamsons Taxis, since childhood.
“Stuart was probably one of the best known guys in the club. He attended most of the rallies and events,” he said.
“Everybody who met Stuart took to him. He was a great guy. He was always a bundle of fun, telling the worst jokes.
“We’re all devastated that we’ve lost him.”
Mr Bousie was travelling north on the A914 when his scooter left the road at around 10.50am. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the accident to contact them.
Sergeant Ewan Pearce from Glenrothes road policing department said: “This collision has tragically resulted in the death of a man.
“The scooter is a very distinctive yellow and I would urge anyone who saw it prior to the incident or was on the A914 near to Kettlebridge around this time and witnessed the collision to contact us immediately.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1662 of May 7, 2017, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.