Husband and wife named following fatal crash in the Borders
Last updated 3rd Mar 2024
A second person has died following a two-car crash on the A703 in the Borders.
An 86-year-old man - a passenger in a grey Nissan Note - was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision, which involved a white Ford Kuga, just north of Eddleston, around 3pm on Monday.
And an 82-year-old woman, who was driving the vehicle, was rushed to the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh in a critical condition.
Police have today confirmed she died from her injuries on Tuesday.
The couple - who were husband and wife - have been named as David and Margaret Fletcher, from the Penicuik area.
The driver of the Ford - a 40-year-old man - was also taken to hospital for treatment and later released.
The road was closed for around six hours while police examined the scene and the wreckage was cleared.
Sergeant Barry Sommerville, of Lothians and Borders Road Policing, said: “Our thoughts continue to be with the family and friends of the couple who died and they have asked for privacy at what is a very difficult time for all.
“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are appealing for anyone who has not already spoken to officers to get in touch, particularly if you have dash-cam that could assist.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2064 of Monday, 26 February, 2024.