Ireland 13-year-old boy charged over fatal Glennagarraun crash near Headford, Co Galway
On April 10, 2023, a crash in the early hours at Glennagarraun, near Headford, Co Galway, killed two 14-year-olds, Lucas Joyce, who died at the scene, and Kirsty Bohan, who died later in hospital. A 13-year-old boy was arrested earlier that day by Garda Donal Hallinan of Tuam Garda station and faces five charges, including dangerous driving causing death, which are allegations. He appeared before Ballinasloe District Court, reported on October 5, 2023, made no reply to the charges, and was granted bail on condition of good behaviour and residence at his home address. The case was then adjourned to Tuam District Court later in the month, and Judge Vincent Deane granted a disclosure order.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court5 Oct
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- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 13-year-old boy appeared before Ballinasloe District Court charged with dangerous driving causing death.
- The crash killed two 14-year-olds, Lucas Joyce and Kirsty Bohan.
- Where
- The crash happened at Glennagarraun, near Headford, Co Galway.
- When
- The crash happened in the early hours of April 10, 2023.
- Other details
- Lucas Joyce died at the scene, and Kirsty Bohan died later in hospital from her injuries.
- He surrendered his passport.
- His solicitor said he is a full-time student and asked for a disclosure order.
- He was accompanied in court by his mother, and he cannot be named because of his age.
- Investigation
- He was arrested earlier on the day of the court appearance by Garda Donal Hallinan of Tuam Garda station.
- Charges
- He faces five charges: dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing serious harm, unauthorised taking of a vehicle, and driving without insurance and without a driving licence.
- In court
- He made no reply when each of the five charges was put to him.
- Inspector Adrian Queeney applied for the case to be adjourned to Tuam District Court later in the month.
- He was granted bail on condition that he be of good behaviour and reside at his home address.
- Judge Vincent Deane granted a disclosure order.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA 13-year-old boy appeared before Ballinasloe District Court charged with dangerous driving causing death. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe crash killed two 14-year-olds, Lucas Joyce and Kirsty Bohan. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe crash happened at Glennagarraun, near Headford, Co Galway. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe crash happened in the early hours of April 10th. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationHe was arrested earlier in the day by Garda Donal Hallinan of Tuam Garda station. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe teenager faces five charges as a result of the crash. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHe is charged with dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing serious harm, the unauthorised taking of a vehicle, and driving without insurance and a driving licence. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe made no reply when each of the five charges was put to him. (irishtimes.com)
- courtInspector Adrian Queeney applied for the case to be adjourned to Tuam District Court later in the month. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe was granted bail on condition that he be of good behaviour and reside at his home address. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Vincent Deane granted the disclosure order. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe surrendered his passport. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHis solicitor said he is a full-time student and asked for a disclosure order. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Oct2023Boy (13) charged with dangerous driving following fatal crash in which two 14-year-olds died
First report of this case. Adds the five charges, the arrest, the bail conditions, the adjournment to Tuam District Court and the disclosure order.
suspect, 13, malevictim, Lucas Joyce, 14, irish (judged from name)Lucas Joycevictim, Kirsty Bohan, 14, irish (judged from name)Kirsty Bohan