The collision sent Miss Nichol's vehicle into the direction on an oncoming vehicle. The 64 year-old tragically never survived the crash on the A7 Edinburgh to Carlisle road near Ashkirk on August 15, 2023. READ MORE: Sudden closure of key employer in Borders town 'disheartening and disappointing'First-offender Lynn today pled guilty to a charge of causing death by dangerous driving at the High Court in Glasgow. He was found to be driving at 66mph when he hit Miss Nichol's Astra. Miss Nichol's front seat passenger and the driver of the Nissan were badly hurt following the incident.