The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Parents’ tribute after road tragedy
Heartbroken Fife family say 18-year-old was ‘perfect person’
The heartbroken family of a teenager who died in a Fife road collision say he was the “perfect person”.
Glenrothes teenager Joshua Kerr, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene following an incident at Little Balquhomrie Farm on the outskirts of the town on Friday.
Parents Angela Kerr and Jamie Simpson said: “His mum, dad, little brother and anyone that ever knew Josh will never forget him. He was the perfect person and we will forever love him.”
Joshua was a talented pool player and a Raith Rovers season ticket holder. An 18-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the death and is due to appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court today.
The heartbroken parents of a Fife teenager killed in a road collision say they have lost “the perfect person”.
Joshua Kerr died after the incident at Little Balquhomrie Farm, close to Glenrothes, at around 11.10am on Friday.
The 18-year-old suffered serious injuries and despite the efforts of paramedics to save him was pronounced dead at the scene.
An 18-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the death and is due to appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court today.
Parents Angela Kerr and Jamie Simpson said: “His mum, dad, little brother and anyone that ever knew Josh will never forget him.
“He was the perfect person and we will forever love him.”
Scores of tributes for Joshua, a talented pool player, have been posted on a Facebook page set up in memory of the popular young man.
Friend Gavin Taylor said: “2020 continues to get worse by the minute. Devastated to hear the news about wee Josh Kerr, one of the nicest young guys I have ever spoke to.”
Fellow pool player Jock Andrews said: “Devastating news fly high wee man. A true gentleman. I played you a few times and always a good game and good player to watch taken far too soon.”
Joshua’s grandmother Debbie Kerr thanked those friends who had paid tribute and said they were planning a memorial celebration for the teenager.
She added: “He was a kind, loving grandson and person.”
A spokesman for Raith Rovers Football Club, where Joshua was a season ticket holder, said everyone was devastated to hear about the tragedy.
In a statement, the club said: “The thoughts of everyone at RRFC are with the family at this sad time.
“Always willing to help others, Josh, alongside his mum Angela, also helped out in hospitality at Raith Rovers during the season just ended.”
A charity page set up by Joshua’s friends at the Ciswo Snooker League in the wake of his death raised more than £2,000 hours after it was set up.
Detective Inspector John Easton, of the major investigation team, said: “This was an isolated incident and there is no risk to the wider community. We are keen to talk to anyone who may be able to help with our investigation.”
Anyone with information that could help is urged to call Police Scotland on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
“He was the perfect person and we will forever love him. ANGELA KERR AND JAMIE SIMPSON