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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3704Dangerous driving causing death · Co. Louth · 22 Jul 2022

Adam Doherty, 29, admits dangerous driving that killed Aaron Deery, 27, in N33 crash near Ardee

Adam Doherty, 29, of Foxhill in Derry, admitted dangerous driving causing the death of his work colleague Aaron Deery, 27, and serious injuries to Leah Watters, 24, in a head-on collision on the N33 near Ardee, Co Louth, on 22 July 2022. Sentencing was adjourned to 7 May 2026 for a psychiatric report.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDoherty was driving home from a night shift at Intel in Leixlip with two work colleagues. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatDoherty attempted to overtake another vehicle and was confronted by an oncoming car. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe collision killed front-seat passenger Aaron Deery. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatBack-seat passenger Cian Kennedy was injured in the crash. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatWatters suffered a fractured skull, two brain haemorrhages, a neck injury, a fractured left foot and a deep laceration to her knee. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatDoherty had no previous convictions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatDoherty and his colleagues started work at 6pm at Intel and left at 4am, an hour earlier than usual. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatWatters was driving home after working as a DJ. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatDoherty passed a breathalyser test at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe weather was good and the road was dry at the time of the crash. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatWatters had to be resuscitated in hospital and continues to undergo medical treatment. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe crash was on the N33 near Ardee, Co Louth. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe fatal crash occurred shortly before 5am on 22 July 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDoherty admitted dangerous driving at Dundalk Circuit Court on 27 February 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtSentencing was adjourned to 7 May 2026 for a psychiatric report and assessment. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Dara Hayes presided over the hearing. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Feb2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man admits dangerous driving that killed pal & left woman with serious injuries

    Doherty admitted dangerous driving at Dundalk Circuit Court on 27 February 2026; sentencing adjourned to 7 May 2026 for a psychiatric report and assessment.

    victim, Aaron Deery, 27, male, irish (judged from name)Aaron Deeryvictim, Leah Watters, 24, female, irish (judged from name)Leah Wattersvictim, Cian Kennedy, 26, male, irish (judged from name)Cian Kennedyaccused, Adam Doherty, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adam Doherty