An 82-year-old woman is to stand trial accused of killing a man in a road collision after allegedly overtaking on a blind crest and causing a head-on smash.
Jacqueline Low-Mitchell is alleged to have caused the death of Adam Maxwell in November last year on the A916 near Craigrothie, south of Cupar.
Low-Mitchell is alleged to have been driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee towing a horse box filled with grain at the time of the smash, which occurred at around 11.45am on November 13 2013.
An air ambulance was summoned to the scene of the accident to fly Mr Maxwell to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. However, the 28-year-old mechanic died from his injuries.
Prosecutors say Low-Mitchell drove without due care and attention and commenced an overtaking manoeuvre on the approach to a blind crest.
She is then said to have collided with Mr Maxwell’s Vauxhall Nova, which was travelling in the opposite direction, causing him “serious and fatal injuries”.
Low-Mitchell, 82, of Balcormo Farm, Balcormo, Leven, made her first public appearance at Dundee Sheriff Court accused of causing death by careless driving.
Her solicitor entered a not guilty plea on her behalf and said investigations on behalf of the defence were still being undertaken ahead of a future trial.
Sheriff Elizabeth Munro released the pensioner on bail ahead of a trial in November.
Speaking from the family home in Gateside following the tragedy, Mr Maxwell’s stepfather, Joe Rodger, 64, said his death had left a “huge void”.