A driver is to stand trial charged with killing a man as he crossed the road.

Sapphire Martin allegedly hit James McFarlane on the A741 Renfrew Road in Paisley on 23rd June 2024.

It is claimed Martin was behind the wheel of a car and travelling at excessive speed.

Prosecutors further state the 40-year-old failed to maintain proper observations of the road ahead and did not take “evasive action” to avoid colliding with Mr McFarlane.

Martin is accused of hitting the father and leaving him so severely injured that he died at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley on 5th September 2024.

A hearing took place yesterday at the High Court in Glasgow.

Lawyers for Martin pleaded not guilty on behalf of the accused to the charge of causing death by dangerous driving.

Lord Scott fixed a trial, which is scheduled to begin in November 2027.

Martin, of Paisley, remains on bail meantime.

By Grant McCabe

Renfrewshire News Court Reporter

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