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Irish Times
08-07-2025
- Irish Times
Woman (32) charged with dangerous driving causing death of cyclist (70)
A woman has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving causing the death of a cyclist. At Ennis District Court, Saoirse Lillis McMahon (32), of Moveen, Kilkee, Co Clare, is charged with dangerous driving causing the death of former school teacher Michael Lorigan (70), contrary to section 53 of the Road Traffic Act. The fatal incident happened on the afternoon of August 16th, 2023, on the N67 in Baunmore, Kilkee. Related to the same incident, Ms Lillis McMahon is also charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the vehicle. READ MORE In court, Garda Ken Butler told Judge Alec Gabbett there is also a summons concerning an allegedly defective vehicle, which is due to be put before the court in September. Judge Gabbett told solicitor John Casey, for Ms Lillis McMahon, that 'the driving has to stop here'. Mr Casey said Ms Lillis McMahon has stopped driving and there is a possibility of his client going forward to Ennis Circuit Court on a signed plea. Sgt Frank O'Grady said the only charge going forward to the Circuit Court relates to dangerous driving causing death. Judge Gabbett said he presumed the new charge, of driving under the influence of an intoxicant, would be added to the indictment. Mr Lorigan was living in Kilkishen in east Clare at the time of his death. He taught for decades at the Model School in Limerick city. At the time of his death, many written tributes were paid to Mr Lorigan. He was remembered by former students as an inspirational, kind, patient, dedicated and wonderful teacher. Mr Lorigan was a keen cyclist and took part in the Clare 250-mile cycle many times. Judge Gabbett adjourned the case to September 9th.
The Independent
23-06-2025
- The Independent
Man charged with killing 13-year-old cyclist by dangerous driving in 2023
A man has been charged with causing the death of a 13-year-old cyclist by dangerous driving almost two years after the incident. A white Ford Ranger collided with Alfie Brown, who was on a pedal cycle, in Swafield, near North Walsham, Norfolk, on August 10 2023. The teenage boy died at the scene from his injuries. James Durham, 54, of Goodwin Road, Mundesley, has now been charged with causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the incident, Norfolk Police said on Monday. A man in his 50s was previously arrested and taken into custody on the day of the incident on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision, before being released under investigation, the force said. A GoFundMe page set up by Alfie's family for his funeral raised more than £15,000. His auntie, Emma Brown, said the 'beautiful and brilliant' boy was the victim of a hit-and-run while cycling home from his friend's house, and that the driver 'did not stop nor attempt to stop'. In a tribute, she said: 'Alfie was an adventurous, intelligent, beautiful boy with his whole life ahead of him. Life will never be the same without him and he will always be in our hearts. 'Alfie loved riding his bike, playing the guitar and learning new things.' Durham will appear at Norwich Magistrates' Court on August 1.
BBC News
30-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Man admits cyclist death and setting car on fire in Micklefield
A man has admitted causing the death of a cyclist by dangerous driving, and then setting his car on fire to destroy Hunt, 37, appeared at Leeds Crown Court for his first hearing on Friday, where he entered a guilty plea to causing death by dangerous driving and perverting the course of Shelton, 48, from Astley, Greater Manchester, died at the scene on Ridge Road in Micklefield, after he was struck by a white Volkswagen Golf on 28 April last Hunt, of Field View, Micklefield, was remanded in custody until sentencing on 2 July. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
