Stirling Woman Jailed After Driving at 85mph Kills Three Friends in Falkirk Crash

A woman from Stirling has been jailed after driving at extreme speed around a bend and causing a crash that killed three of her friends, in a case the court described as a devastating example of reckless driving with irreversible consequences.

Jorja Colville was sentenced after admitting causing death by dangerous driving following the collision in Falkirk. The court heard that she was travelling at about 85mph when she lost control of her car while negotiating a bend, causing the vehicle to leave the road, mount a verge and crash into a tree.

Three passengers, Reece Williams, Lewis Soden and Connor Page, were all killed in the impact. They were described as close friends of the driver, making the loss particularly harrowing for families and the wider community.

The crash occurred on a road in Falkirk, where conditions required careful driving. Prosecutors told the court that Colville’s speed was grossly excessive and far beyond what was safe for the road layout. Expert evidence showed that had she been travelling within a reasonable speed, she would have been able to maintain control of the vehicle.

Witnesses described the aftermath as chaotic and traumatic. Emergency services arrived to find the car badly damaged, with all three passengers suffering fatal injuries. Despite rapid response, nothing could be done to save them.

In sentencing, the judge said the case was not a momentary lapse but a sustained piece of dangerous driving. The court heard that Colville ignored the obvious risks of high speed on a bend, endangering everyone in the vehicle. While acknowledging the emotional impact on Colville herself, the judge said the primary consideration was the loss of three young lives.

Family members of the victims attended the hearing and spoke of their grief. Statements read to the court described Reece, Lewis and Connor as much loved sons and friends whose futures were taken away in seconds. Relatives said the impact of their deaths would be felt for the rest of their lives.

The judge imposed a custodial sentence and disqualified Colville from driving for an extended period, ordering that she must pass an extended driving test before being allowed back on the road. The sentence reflected both punishment and deterrence, the court said.

The case has renewed warnings from police and road safety campaigners about the dangers of excessive speed, particularly among young drivers. Officers said crashes involving friends can be especially devastating, leaving survivors to live with lifelong guilt and trauma.

As the community in Stirling and Falkirk continues to mourn, the court said the tragedy should stand as a stark reminder that speed limits exist to save lives, and that ignoring them can destroy multiple families in an instant.