Driver facing trial over mum's death

Published date29 April 2022
Publication titleDumfries & Galloway Standard
Ian Edwards, 36, is charged with the culpable homicide of Nicola Kirk, pictured right, on May 12 last year

The allegation includes claims he reversed his car at speed when the passenger door was open with Miss Kirk and Chantelle Aitken standing nearby.

Both women are said to have been struck in Dockhead car park near the Whitesands.

The indictment states Miss Kirk, 45, struck her head on the ground and was dragged by the vehicle leaving her so severely injured that she died.

Edwards faces an alternative accusation of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving.

He is charged with a number of other allegations including claims he...

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