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Scotsman
19 hours ago
- Scotsman
Renfrewshire incident: Two charged after woman and four horses killed in crash on A737
Two charged over incident which saw woman and horses killed in crash Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter. All the latest crime news and trials from across the UK. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Two people have been charged after a woman and four horses died in a crash in Renfrewshire. The crash, involving a Mercedes A-class car and a MAN box van, happened on the A737 near Howwood at around 3.10am on Monday September 23 last year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lesley McTear, 59, who was a passenger in the Mercedes, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said a 60-year-old man has been charged in connection with the crash. Two charged over incient which saw woman and horses killed in crash It was also reported that six horses were running loose on the road around the time of the crash. Four of the horses later died after being struck by other vehicles, while two were taken to safety, police said at the time. Police said a 52-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the horses.
Scottish Sun
20 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Man, 60, charged after gran, 59, killed in horror horsebox crash on Scots road
Tragic Lesley McTear was killed following a road smash last year COP UPDATE Man, 60, charged after gran, 59, killed in horror horsebox crash on Scots road Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAN has been charged over the death of a gran who was killed in a horror horsebox smash last year. The 60-year-old was arrested and charged in connection with a fatal crash on the A737 near Howwood in September which claimed the life of 59-year-old Lesley McTear. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Lesley McTear was described as a loving wife, mother, grandma and daughter-in-law Credit: Police Scotland 2 Mrs McTear had been travelling as a passenger when the car was involved in a crash on the A737 Mrs McTear had been travelling as a passenger in a Mercedes A-class on the road at around 3.10am on Monday, 23 September last year, when the car collided with a MAN box van. Tragically Mrs McTear was pronounced dead at the scene. Lesley's devastated loved ones paid tribute to their beloved relative and praised her caring nature. A family spokesperson said: 'Lesley was a loving wife, mother, grandma and daughter-in-law. "As a family, we are deeply saddened by the events that have caused such a void in our family. 'Lesley was the glue that kept us all together and anyone who was lucky enough to know Lesley was showered by her unconditional love.' A number of calls around that time also reported six horses running loose on the A737. A 52-year-old woman has been charged in connection with this alleged incident. Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. Meanwhile a lorry driver who knocked a much-loved mum off her bike killing her in a horror road smash has been spared jail. James Peat, 62, hit Una Brandreth, 56, after he turned his HGV into her without indicating at a junction. Ms Brandreth was dragged under the wheels before he drove on unaware of the rush hour carnage behind him. Peat appeared at Dumbarton Sheriff Court and admitted causing death by dangerous driving. Sheriff Frances McCartney imposed a community payback order of 200 hours of unpaid work. Peat was banned from driving for two years and also tagged for two months.
Glasgow Times
21 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
Man arrested after woman and four horses die in crash
The collision, between a Mercedes A-class car and a MAN box van, took place on the A737 near Howwood on Monday, September 23, 2024. Officers were called to the scene and a 59-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the Mercedes, was pronounced dead. Now, a 60-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. READ NEXT: Woman and four horses dead after serious crash on the A737 The force revealed that a number of calls around that time also reported six horses running loose on the A737. A 52-year-old woman has been charged in connection with this incident. We previously reported that four of the animals also died in the crash. Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
STV News
21 hours ago
- STV News
Man charged after woman and four horses killed in crash
A 60-year-old man has been charged after a woman and four horses died following a crash between a Mercedes and box van in Renfrewshire. Emergency services were called to the scene on the A737 near Howwood at around 3.10am on September 23. Police received reports of a collision involving a Mercedes A-class car and a MAN box van. It was also reported that six horses were running loose on the road around the time of the crash. The 59-year-old female passenger of the Mercedes vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Four horses were also killed after being struck by vehicles and another two were taken to safety. The driver of the van, a 59-year-old man, was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley for assessment. A 60-year-old man has been charged in connection with the crash, while a 52-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the horses running loose on the A737. Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
21 hours ago
- Daily Record
Pair charged as woman and four horses die after early morning crash on A737
The crash last September involved a Mercedes A-Class car and a MAN box van as a "number of calls around that time also reported six horses running loose on the A737". Two people have been charged after a woman and four horses died in an early morning road crash. The horror incident took place on the A737 near Howwood in the early hours of September 23 last year, involving a Mercedes A-class car and a MAN box van. Police and ambulance crews attended but a 59-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the Mercedes, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. A 60-year-old man has now been arrested and charged in connection with the crash with a 52-year-old woman also charged. It was reported at the time four horses on the road died while two others were taken to safety. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "A 60-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal crash on the A737 near Howwood. "Around 3.10am on Monday, 23 September 2024, officers were called to the crash involving a Mercedes A-class car and a MAN box van. "A 59-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the Mercedes, was pronounced dead at the scene. "A number of calls around that time also reported six horses running loose on the A737. "A 52-year-old woman has been charged in connection with this incident. "Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
