Fatal Drink-Driving Guilty Plea
Former Fife College Lecturer Pleads Guilty to Fatal Drink-Driving Crash
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A detailed timeline shows Hynd began drinking around 1:30pm on 19 December 2025, moved between pubs, returned home around 10:30pm, and later went to her boyfriend’s house before the crash; a motorist phoned 999 after Hynd tailgated and swerved into the oncoming carriageway, and at about 10:57pm she crossed the double white lines into the opposing lane, causing the head-on collision.
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In the other vehicle were Jatinder Kaur, 48, and Satwant Singh, 64; their 19-year-old daughter Parveet and their 10-year-old son were also in the Polo, with the boy seriously injured in the crash.
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The couple were local community members who ran the Keystore grocery shop on Forth Avenue in Kirkcaldy, highlighting the wider impact of the crash on a well-known local family.
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Hynd is due to be sentenced on October 7, following her guilty plea to causing the deaths of Jatinder Kaur and Satwant Singh, and the serious injury to their son.
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The High Court judge, Michael O'Grady KC, described the offence as 'very grave' and Hynd was remanded in custody as she awaits sentencing.
A Fife College lecturer has pleaded guilty to killing a husband and wife in a head-on crash after spending a day drinking at Christmas. Sophie Hynd, 33, admitted causing the deaths of Jatinder Kaur, 48, and Satwant Singh, 64, on December 19, 2025, near Cluny in Fife Yahoo News. The couple's 10-year-old son was seriously injured in the collision. Hynd was remanded in custody and faces sentencing on October 7, with the judge calling the offense "very grave."
Hours of Drinking Before the Fatal Crash
Hynd spent December 19 drinking at a Christmas party starting around 1:30pm. She consumed prosecco, spirits, and shots across multiple locations Daily Mail. Witnesses described her as "pretty merry" or "pretty drunk" by the end of the day. She returned home around 10:30pm, then drove to her boyfriend's house — a decision that would prove fatal.
Crossing Into Oncoming Traffic at High Speed
Just after 10:57pm, Hynd crossed the double white lines into the opposing carriageway on the B981 road Three FM. A motorist had already called 999 after seeing her tailgate and swerve dangerously. The head-on collision was catastrophic. Jatinder and Satwant died at the scene. Their 19-year-old daughter Parveet and their young son were also in the vehicle, with the boy suffering serious injuries.
Loss for a Respected Local Family
Jatinder and Satwant were well-known in their community. The couple ran the Keystore grocery shop on Forth Avenue in Kirkcalry, serving local residents for years. In a joint statement, their family expressed heartbreak over the loss Yahoo News. They asked for privacy as they grieve and noted the impact on their children. The crash stripped them of both parents in an instant.
College Lecturer Now Faces Years Behind Bars
Hynd lost her job at Fife College following the crash Three FM. She pleaded guilty to causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving — the most serious charges available. High Court judge Michael O'Grady KC described the offense as "very grave" and ordered her remanded in custody. Her sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 7, when the judge will determine her prison term.
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