A Stirling woman has been sent to prison for three years and ten months after losing control of her car at extreme speed, resulting in a crash that killed three of her friends.
The Fatal Collision on Moss Road
Jorja Colville, 21, admitted causing the deaths by dangerous driving at the High Court in Edinburgh last November. The sentence was handed down at the High Court in Stirling on Thursday, 8 January 2026.
The tragedy occurred on 26 July 2024 on Moss Road near the village of Dunmore, Falkirk. Colville was driving a Ford Focus carrying her boyfriend, Reece Williams, 23, and friends Lewis Soden, 24, and Connor Page, 21. Data recovered from the vehicle showed it reached a maximum speed of 92.6mph before a bend and continued through the bend at speeds exceeding 85mph.
The car left the road, travelled onto a verge, and struck a tree. All three male passengers died at the scene from multiple blunt force injuries.
Witness Accounts and Aftermath
The court heard compelling evidence from witnesses. Kirstin Scobbie was driving on the road at about 60mph – the appropriate speed limit – when Colville overtook her and pulled in sharply. Colville then accelerated away.
After a series of bends, Ms Scobbie came across debris and then the Focus in bushes. She found the vehicle on its side with serious damage. "She saw Jorja Colville covered in blood and screaming for help," said advocate depute Scott McKenzie. Colville alerted her that three others were trapped inside, none of whom were awake.
Another driver, Dean Norris, saw the Focus approaching in the opposing lane. He noted it momentarily left the road surface due to a dip and was travelling at an excessive speed. After it passed him, he saw it lose control. He turned back to help but could find no signs of life from the three men.
Sentencing and Lasting Impact
Judge Lady Ross heard that Colville, an early years assistant, has not driven since the crash and has been diagnosed with and is receiving treatment for PTSD, anxiety, and depression. She suffered a broken shoulder and ribs in the collision.
Collision investigators concluded the crash happened because the driver was "driving at significantly excessive speed for the road layout and approaching hazards of which she was warned of." A warning sign was in place on a section of road with peaks and troughs before the crash site.
Following the sentencing, Road Policing Inspector David Marr stated: "Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of the men who died in this tragic incident. Colville's reckless actions cut short the lives of three young men. It's a stark reminder of the responsibility every driver has."
