A pensioner has admitted causing the death of another OAP by mowing her and her friend down as they walked together.
John Macdonald struck Jean Malcolmson and Mary Weir as they crossed the street.
He only applied the brakes after he had struck the pair, but got out of his car and tried to help the victims, unaware Mrs Malcolmson had suffered fatal brain injuries.
The force of the collision was so strong it threw the pensioners up in the air, with them landing a car length away from each other.
And it left Mrs Malcolmson, 73, so badly hurt she died a few days later in hospital.
Yesterday Macdonald, 81, admitted his guilt over her death when he appeared in the dock at Paisley Sheriff Court.
He pleaded guilty to a charge of causing death by driving "without due care and attention", in breach of Section 2B of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
Prosecutor Harry Findlay told the court the incident took place on October 29 last year in Walkinshaw Street, Johnstone, at the junction with the Renfrewshire town's High Street.
He said the collision took place at 11.34am and left the women "more than a car length apart".
He added: "The accused didn't brake until after the collision.
"Mary Weir was able to get up onto her feet.
"She had multiple head, body and leg injuries. The accused provided assistance to her.
"She was rendered unconscious and was bleeding from the head."
The emergency services were called and Macdonald told police officers he had been driving and was "visibly upset and shaken" by what had happened.
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The court heard there was little damage to the car, other than some scuff marks around his registration plate.
She was rushed to Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to receive treatment for her injuries.
Mr Findlay explained: "The complainer's skull was fractured. She had brain injuries which were not survivable, even with treatment.
"She passed away on November 2, 2020. The cause of death was head injuries as a result of a road traffic collision."
Barry Smith QC said: "Mr Macdonald is very anxious that today, at the first opportunity, I should formally record, on his behalf, his remorse regarding the fact that the accident did result in such tragic circumstances.
"He wishes me to formally tender his condolences to the family of Mrs Malcolmson."
After hearing that Macdonald had surrendered his driving licence, Sheriff Brian Mohan called for background reports to be prepared ahead of sentencing.
He said: "You have pleaded guilty to a matter which looks like a tragic accident.
"You offered help at the scene. But you'll appreciate that someone's life was lost as a result of this.
"I will decide on the next occasion what the appropriate sentence is."
Macdonald will be sentenced next month.
