FORMER Rangers star Kyle Hutton appeared at court today accused of killing a woman in a road incident.
Kyle Hutton, 34, allegedly struck Victoria Cairns on Farmeloan Road in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, on November 2, 2024.
Hutton – who played for the Gers between 2010 and 2015 – is claimed to have been under the influence of alcohol at the time.
Court papers state Hutton drove at excessive speed and failed to make proper observations of the road ahead.
It is alleged that the midfielder failed to react to Cairns on the road ahead.
The charge says Hutton collided his Mitsubishi L200 with Cairns.
She is stated to have died at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital four days later.
Hutton faces another allegation that he failed to co-operate at the scene with a preliminary breath test.
He is also accused of failing to provide two specimens of breath at a police station.
Hutton made no plea today at a private hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court where his charged with causing Cairns's death by dangerous driving.
He was represented by his lawyer Marisa Borland.
Hutton, of Rutherglen, was granted bail by Sheriff Allan Mckay.
Hutton's next court appearance is to be determined.
Hutton – who currently plays for junior outfit Gartcairn – also starred for clubs such as St Mirren, Queen of the South, and Dumbarton.
