A DRIVER killed a man after falling asleep at the wheel and mounting the kerb.
Scott Nugent, 42, had just finished a 13-hour shift when tragedy struck on Hawkhead Road in Paisley, on the morning of September 18, 2024.
Stephen Craig, 50, and Craig McDermott, 40, were walking on the pavement when they were both struck from behind.
Prosecutor David Dickson KC today told the High Court in Glasgow how Nugent failed to negotiate a bend having nodded off while driving his Peugeot 208.
Mr Craig was knocked into the forecourt of a nearby petrol station, with Mr McDermott initially ending up on the bonnet of the vehicle.
The car eventually stopped after hitting a bus stop.
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Describing the aftermath, Mr Dickson said Nugent "indicated that he had worked a nightshift and must have fallen asleep".
The advocate depute added there were no defects found with the Peugeot or the road.
There had also been no evidence that Nugent had been using a phone at the time.
Both victims were rushed to hospital - married dad Mr Craig, of Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, sadly passed away four days later.
Mr McDermott was seriously hurt, including a bleed on the brain as well as fractures to his spine, face and ankle.
He still remains badly affected by his ordeal.
Nugent, of East Kilbride, today pleaded guilty to a charge of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving.
John Scullion KC, defending, said: "He has asked me to apologise to the family of Mr Craig and Mr McDermott as well as those impacted by these tragic events.
"The remorse is genuine and profound."
Nugent had been on bail, but he was remanded in custody by Lord Arthurson.
The judge told him: "You have pled guilty to grave offences - through your driving, you took the life of one man and inflicted catastrophic injuries on another."
Sentencing was adjourned for reports until next month.
Mr Craig's family paid tribute to him after his passing.
They said: "Stephen was a devoted husband and father. His loss has been devastating for all who knew him."
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