Jorja Colville: Stirling woman who drove around bend at 85mph jailed for killing three friends in Falkirk crash

Thursday, 8 January 2026 

A 21-year-old woman has been jailed for three years and 10 months after crashing her car at excessive speed and killing her boyfriend and two friends in Falkirk, Scotland.

Reece Williams, 23, Lewis Soden, 24, and Connor Page, 21, died when Jorja Colville lost control of her Ford Focus while driving at more than 85mph around a bend. The car left the road, mounted a verge and collided with a tree on Moss Road near the village of Dunmore on 26 July 2024.

Colville was found to have been travelling at speeds of up to 92.6mph shortly before the crash, far exceeding the safe limit for the road. She admitted causing death by dangerous driving at the High Court in Edinburgh in November and was sentenced on Thursday at the High Court in Stirling. In addition to the prison term, she was disqualified from driving for six years and 11 months.

Passing sentence, Lady Ross described Colville’s actions as “senseless, reckless and obviously dangerous”, stressing that “the value of a human life is immeasurable”.

The judge paid tribute to the victims, describing them as “young men of real character” who were already showing ambition and determination in their early careers and were deeply loved by their families.

The court heard that shortly before the collision, Colville overtook another vehicle travelling at the appropriate speed of about 60mph and accelerated away. After negotiating a series of bends, her car struck debris before crashing into nearby bushes and trees.

Witnesses described seeing the vehicle travelling at excessive speed and briefly leaving the road surface due to dips in the roadway. Emergency responders later found Colville injured and screaming for help, while the three male passengers showed no signs of life.

Post-mortem examinations revealed that Mr Williams suffered severe blunt force injuries to his head, chest, abdomen and limbs. Mr Soden sustained multiple injuries to his head, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis, while Mr Page died from blunt force injuries to his head and neck. Colville survived the crash with broken ribs and a broken shoulder.

Collision investigators concluded that the crash was caused by driving at a “significantly excessive speed” given the road layout and visible warning signs.

The court was told that Colville, an early years assistant from Stirling, has not driven since the crash and has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression, for which she is receiving treatment.

In an emotional statement released through solicitors, Reece Williams’ mother, Tracy, said her family would “never fully comprehend life without Reece”.

She added: “He was adored by his little sister and shared a special bond with his cousins and aunts. I am so proud of the kind, generous and hardworking man he became.

“We recognise that this tragedy has affected not just our family, but Jorja and her family too. She did not set out to cause harm, and this is something she will carry for the rest of her life.”

Lady Ross urged Colville to use her time in custody constructively and to honour the memory of the three young men whose lives were lost.