Man and woman named following fatal crash on the A703 in the Scottish Borders

A man and a woman who died in a crash on the A703 between Eddleston and Leadburn on Monday, 26 February, have been named.

The incident happened just before the junction for Waterheads around 3.05pm on Monday, 26 February, 2024, and involved a grey Nissan Note and a white Ford Kuga. 

Emergency services attended and the passenger of the Nissan, an 86-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. He was David Fletcher from the Penicuik area.

His wife, the driver of the Nissan, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where she died on Tuesday, 27 February. She was Margaret Fletcher, aged 82.

Their family have asked for privacy.

The driver of the Ford, a 40-year-old man, was also taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment and later released.

The road was closed while investigations were carried out and reopened around 9pm.

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.