A 73-year-old woman's died following a crash on the A92 between Wormit and Kilmany.
Three vehicles were involved in the incident reported at about1.30pm yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, October 3).
Police are looking for the driver of a white car, spotted at the scene shortly before the crash.
The woman was driving a Mercedes B-class that crashed with a tractor pulling a trailer, it was being driven by a 62-year-old man, and a Nissan Qashqai that had a 65-year-old man behind the wheel.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The other drivers didn't need medical attention.
Crash investigations are continuing, with drivers using diversions while officers were at the scene.
Sergeant Scott Kirkpatrick said: “Our investigation is ongoing as we piece together the full circumstances of this incident and it is important we have all the information.
“I would appeal to any witnesses to this crash or anyone on this road around the time of the crash who has dash-cam footage to contact us.
“From our initial enquiries, we believe there was a white car driving on the road shortly before the crash took place. I would urge the driver of this car to contact us in case they have information that will assist our enquiries.”
Police are asking people with information to contact them on 101 quoting incident number 1701 of October 3.