A speeding driver who killed three passengers in a crash has been told she will be jailed.

Jorja Colville had been travelling at more than 92mph, before she took a bend at 85mph and lost control of the car which crashed into a tree, claiming the lives of Lewis Soden, 24, Reece Williams, 23, and Connor Page, 21.

Judge Lady Ross told the 21-year-old at the High Court in Edinburgh: 'A custodial sentence here is inevitable.'

Colville, of Stirling, admitted causing the deaths of the passengers on July 26 last year at the C3 Moss Road near Dunmore, Stirlingshire, by driving dangerously, failing to maintain control of her Ford Focus, causing it to leave the road and travel onto a verge where it struck a tree.

Advocate depute Scott McKenzie told the court that Colville, an early years assistant, has no previous convictions.

He said: 'Following the collision, she has been diagnosed as suffering from PTSD, anxiety and depression. She is in receipt of medication and therapy.'

Witness Kirstin Scobbie was driving at about 60mph - the speed limit - on the Moss Road, when Colville's car overtook her.

Following a series of bends in the road, Ms Scobbie noticed debris on the ground and then saw the Focus in bushes. The prosecutor said: 'She noted the vehicle was on its side and had sustained serious damage.

Jorja Colville had been travelling at more than 92mph, before she took a bend at 85mph and lost control of the car which crashed into a tree

Lewis Soden, 24, was among those who died in the crash

Connor Page, 21, also died in the horrific smash

Reece Williams, aged 23, also died in the tragedy

'She approached the white Ford and saw Jorja Colville covered in blood and screaming for help.

'Jorja Colville said there were three other people in the car who couldn't get out... none of them were awake and she did not know if they were breathing.'

Another driver, Dean Norris, saw the Ford approach him in the opposite lane. The prosecutor explained: 'He saw the vehicle land back on the road surface before it lost control.'

Mr Norris turned back and went to offer help. The advocate depute said: 'He could not find any signs of life from the three males still within the vehicle.'

When police arrived Colville confirmed she was the driver and said her boyfriend Reece Williams was in the car with her friends.

Mr Williams sustained blunt force injuries to his head, chest, abdomen and limbs. Mr Soden suffered head, neck, chest abdomen and pelvis injuries, and Mr Page died from blunt force head and neck injuries. Data showed the car hit 92.6mph prior to the bend which she took at 85mph despite the road having a series of peaks and troughs.

Collision investigators said the crash was caused by 'driving at significantly excessive speed for the road layout and approaching hazards of which she was warned of' by road signs.

Defence solicitor Gordon Martin, KC, said Colville, who broke her shoulder and ribs, has not driven since the crash. He added: He said: 'She appreciates the court will impose a custodial sentence in relation to this matter.'

Lady Ross adjourned sentencing until January 8 with Colville remaining free on bail until then.

Facing jail, speeding driver who killed 3 passengers in horror crash