Police ScotlandA man has been charged in connection with a motorbike crash that left three people dead.
Andrew Lartey and Georgia Tate were pronounced dead at the scene after a Suzuki GSXR and a Kawasaki ZX1400 motorbike crashed between Bonchester Bridge and Carter Bar on the A6088 on July 28 last year.
Motorcyclist Mr Lartey, 30, and pillion passenger Ms Tate, 23, were both from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.
In a statement released, their families said they were “devastated”.
They added: “We are devastated by the loss of Georgia and Andrew, they will be sorely missed by all who knew them.”
The rider of the Suzuki GSXR, Jason Gibbon from Northumberland, was also pronounced dead at the scene.
His family have said the 37-year-old will “be greatly, sadly missed”.
They added: “We are devastated by the loss of a much-loved son, brother, uncle, boyfriend and devoted friend to many.
“We are comforted by the messages from many.”
Police have now confirmed that a 32-year-old man has been charged in connection with causing death by dangerous driving.
He appeared at Jedburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.
A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
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