Ireland Case No. 1905Fatal road traffic collision · Co. Waterford · 27 Jun 2024
Jury deliberating in Waterford dangerous driving death trial
In the early hours of 27 June 2024, a bus struck two teenagers travelling on an e-scooter on the Cork Road in Waterford city, killing 15-year-old man Gilbert Collins at the scene and 17-year-old man Avuzwa Idris the following day in hospital. Adrian Doyle, a 43-year-old man driving a JJ Kavanagh & Sons coach, was charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of the two teenagers. He pleaded not guilty, the DPP directed trial on indictment, and the case was adjourned at Waterford Circuit Court in April 2026 before the trial opened in November 2026. The jury at Waterford Circuit Criminal Court has retired to consider its verdict.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged8 Apr
- In court8 Apr
6 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A bus struck two teenagers travelling on an e-scooter, killing both.
- Gilbert Collins, 15, was pronounced dead at the scene; Avuzwa Idris, 17, was taken to Waterford University Hospital with serious injuries and died the following day.
- Adrian Doyle was driving a JJ Kavanagh & Sons coach at the start of his shift, about to pick up passengers at the SETU bus stop.
- Tachograph data indicated the bus was travelling at approximately 76 to 77km/h in a 50km/h zone with no evidence of pre-impact braking.
- The teenagers were on one e-scooter in the same direction as the bus, wearing dark clothing; the e-scooter was black with no rear light.
- Doyle tested negative for drink and drugs.
- Where
- The collision occurred on the Cork Road (R680) in Waterford city, approximately 1.3km from the Butlerstown roundabout.
- When
- The collision occurred at around 2am on 27 June 2024.
- Investigation
- The e-scooter was deemed not road legal, had no visible lights, and was above the permitted electrical power threshold.
- Charges
- Adrian Doyle was charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of Gilbert Collins and Avuzwa Sampo.
- In court
- Doyle pleaded not guilty; the DPP directed trial on indictment; he was granted bail on his own bond of €300 at Waterford District Court in April 2025.
- The trial opened at Waterford Circuit Criminal Court in November 2026 before Judge Eugene O'Kelly; the jury has retired to consider its verdict.
94 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death. (rte.ie)
- whatThe collision involved a bus and an e-scooter. (rte.ie)
- whatThe collision occurred when a bus struck the two boys on an e-scooter. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatNo passengers were on the bus at the time of the collision. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatGilbert Collins was pronounced dead at the scene. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatAvuzwa Idras was taken to Waterford University Hospital with serious injuries and died the following day. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe collision involved a private coach and an e-scooter. (irishmirror.ie)
- what15-year-old Gilbert Collins was pronounced deceased at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- what17-year-old Avuzwa Idris was rushed to hospital with serious injuries but later died. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA bus driver is charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of two teenagers. (rte.ie)
- whatThe two teenagers were travelling on an e-scooter when the collision with the bus occurred. (rte.ie)
- whatThe collision killed Gilbert Collins and Avuzwa Idris. (rte.ie)
- whatDoyle was driving a coach for JJ Kavanagh bus company (rte.ie)
- whatHe had just begun his shift and was about to pick up passengers at the SETU bus stop (rte.ie)
- whatTachograph data puts the bus speed at approximately 76km/h at the time of collision (rte.ie)
- whatThe speed limit for that stretch of road was 50km/h (rte.ie)
- whatThe two teenagers were travelling on one e-scooter in the same direction as the bus towards the city centre (rte.ie)
- whatThe teenagers were wearing dark clothing and the e-scooter was black with no rear light (rte.ie)
- whatThe collision occurred as both the bus and e-scooter moved to the right of the road, with impact near the white line in the centre (rte.ie)
- whatDoyle tested negative for driving under the influence of drink or drugs (rte.ie)
- whatRoad conditions were dry and visibility was poor in places (rte.ie)
- whatThere was damage to the front centre of the bus and underneath after it travelled over the e-scooter (rte.ie)
- whatThere was no evidence of any pre-impact braking (rte.ie)
- whatThe main neck of the e-scooter had been snapped and it was found at the centre of the road (rte.ie)
- whatThe two teenagers had been in the Snap Fitness gym in Waterford just prior to the collision (rte.ie)
- whatDoyle told a garda he started his shift driving to Dublin Airport at 1.50am (rte.ie)
- whatDoyle said the two boys on the e-scooter appeared out of his view and he did not have time to react (rte.ie)
- whatTwo teenagers died after the e-scooter they were travelling on collided with a bus. (rte.ie)
- whatThe boys arrived on an e-scooter at Waterford Retail Park at close to 1am. (rte.ie)
- whatThe boys entered Snap Fitness, a gym within the retail park, and left approximately an hour later. (rte.ie)
- whatAvuzwa drove the e-scooter out of the retail park onto the Cork Road with Gilbert standing behind him. (rte.ie)
- whatThe bus was a white JJ Kavanagh & Sons coach. (rte.ie)
- whatThe two boys veered to the centre of the road before the front windscreen shattered on impact. (rte.ie)
- whatThe bus drove a short distance before stopping and the driver exited at approximately 2.03am. (rte.ie)
- whatThe deceased were aged 15 and 17 respectively. (rte.ie)
- whatMr Doyle was driving a coach for JJ Kavanagh & Sons bus company. (rte.ie)
- whatHe had just begun his shift and was about to pick up his first passengers at the South East Technological University bus stop. (rte.ie)
- whatTachograph data would put the speed of the vehicle at the time of collision in the region of 76km/h. (rte.ie)
- whatRoad conditions were good but visibility was poor in places. (rte.ie)
- whatThe two teenagers were wearing dark clothing and travelling on a black e-scooter that did not have a rear light. (rte.ie)
- whatThe impact occurred near the white line in the centre of the road. (rte.ie)
- whatCCTV footage showed the two boys arriving at Waterford Retail Park on an e-scooter at close to 1am. (rte.ie)
- whatThey entered Snap Fitness, a gym located within the retail park, and left approximately an hour later. (rte.ie)
- whatAvuzwa Sampo drove the e-scooter out of the retail park onto the Cork Road, with Gilbert Collins to his rear. (rte.ie)
- whatThe moment of collision was captured via the onboard dashcam on the bus, showing the two boys veer to the centre of the road before an immediate shattering of the front windscreen. (rte.ie)
- whereThe collision happened on the Cork Road in Waterford city. (rte.ie)
- whereThe victims were travelling on the Cork Road in Waterford city. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe collision occurred along the R680 Cork Road in Waterford city. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe collision occurred on the Cork Road in Waterford city. (rte.ie)
- whereThe collision occurred around 1.3km from the Butlerstown roundabout (rte.ie)
- whereThe collision took place on the Cork Road in Waterford city. (rte.ie)
- whenThe collision happened in the early hours of 27 June. (rte.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred at around 2am on 27 June 2024. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred just before 2.10am on Thursday, 27 June 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred in the early hours of 27 June 2024. (rte.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred at around 2am (rte.ie)
- whenThe collision took place at around 2am on 27 June 2024. (rte.ie)
- causeThe victims were travelling to a 24-hour gym in the city. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe bus had damage to the windscreen and front bumper but its tyres and brakes were in good condition. (rte.ie)
- investigationThe e-scooter was deemed not road legal, had no visible lights, and was above the permitted electrical power threshold. (rte.ie)
- investigationThe bus's onboard tachograph was in perfect condition. (rte.ie)
- investigationThe driver was travelling at 77 km/h at the time of the collision in a 50 km/h zone. (rte.ie)
- investigationSergeant Gavin Sheehan of Waterford Garda Station attended the scene. (rte.ie)
- investigationMr Doyle passed a roadside breathalyser test and a test for drugs. (rte.ie)
- chargeThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment. (rte.ie)
- chargeA male in his 40s has been charged in connection with the investigation. (corkbeo.ie)
- chargeA man in his 40s has been charged in connection with the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeAdrian Doyle was charged last year in connection with the incident. (rte.ie)
- chargeAdrian Doyle is charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of Gilbert Collins and Avuzwa Sampo. (rte.ie)
- chargeAdrian Doyle pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving causing the deaths of the two teenagers. (rte.ie)
- courtThe driver appeared before Waterford District Court. (rte.ie)
- courtJudge Kevin Staunton granted bail to the accused on his own bond of €300. (rte.ie)
- courtThe accused is due to appear in court again on 6 May for production of the book of evidence. (rte.ie)
- courtThe man is due before Waterford District Court on 8 April 2025. (corkbeo.ie)
- courtThe man is due before Waterford District Court on Tuesday 8 April 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe defence told the judge that the trial is not yet ready to commence. (rte.ie)
- courtThe case will return to Waterford Circuit Court on 3 June for mention. (rte.ie)
- courtA trial date is expected to be set after the 3 June mention. (rte.ie)
- courtThe trial is before Judge Eugene O'Kelly at Waterford Circuit Criminal Court (rte.ie)
- courtThe jury consists of nine men and three women (rte.ie)
- courtThe trial is expected to last three to four days (rte.ie)
- courtThe trial is taking place at Waterford Circuit Criminal Court. (rte.ie)
- courtJudge Eugene O'Kelly presided over the trial. (rte.ie)
- courtThe jury has retired to consider its verdict. (rte.ie)
- courtThe trial opened before a jury of nine men and three women at Waterford Circuit Criminal Court on Tuesday. (rte.ie)
- otherGilbert Collins, aged 15, and Avuzwa Idris, aged 17, died as a result of the collision. (rte.ie)
- otherGilbert had just completed his Junior Certificate at St Paul's Community College. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherGilbert played soccer for one of the local clubs. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherAvuzwa attended Mount Sion Secondary School. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherAvuzwa played football for Villa Football Club. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe teenagers were aged 15 and 17 when the collision happened. (rte.ie)
- otherAdrian Doyle pleaded not guilty. (rte.ie)
- otherThe stretch of road was within a 50 km/h zone with clear road signage in place. (rte.ie)
- otherFamily members of the boys left the courtroom after seeing the footage. (rte.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Nov2026Jury considering verdict in fatal Waterford crash case
Reports the jury has retired to deliberate and provides details of trial evidence including tachograph speed data, CCTV and dashcam footage, and closing arguments from both prosecution and defence.
victim, Gilbert Collins, 15, male, irish (judged from name)Gilbert Collinsvictim, Avuzwa Sampo, 17, male, non-irish (judged from name)Avuzwa Sampoaccused, Adrian Doyle, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adrian Doyle - 4 Nov2026CCTV footage of fatal Waterford collision shown to jury
CCTV and dashcam footage of the collision was played to the jury; evidence given on bus and e-scooter condition, tachograph data showing 77km/h in a 50km/h zone, and road signage. Trial ongoing at Waterford Circuit Criminal Court.
victim, Gilbert Collins, 15, male, irish (judged from name)Gilbert Collinsvictim, Avuzwa Sampo, 17, male, non-irish (judged from name)Avuzwa Sampoaccused, Adrian Doyle, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adrian Doyle - 3 Nov2026Bus driver on trial over death of teenagers on e-scooter
Trial has begun at Waterford Circuit Criminal Court before Judge Eugene O'Kelly. Prosecution presented tachograph data showing speed of approximately 76km/h in a 50km/h zone, no pre-impact braking, and that Doyle tested negative for drink and drugs. Doyle told a garda he started his shift driving to Dublin Airport at 1.50am and the boys appeared out of his view. Trial expected to last three to four days.
victim, Gilbert Collins, 15, male, irish (judged from name)Gilbert Collinsvictim, Avuzwa Sampo, 17, male, non-irish (judged from name)Avuzwa Sampoaccused, Adrian Doyle, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adrian Doyle - 14 Apr2026Case of dangerous driving causing deaths adjourned
Reports that the case was further adjourned at Waterford Circuit Court, with the defence saying the trial is not ready and a mention set for 3 June. Identifies the accused as Adrian Doyle and names the two teenagers who died.
accused, Adrian Doyle, named, irish (judged from name)Adrian Doylevictim, Gilbert Collins, 15, irish (judged from name)Gilbert Collinsvictim, Avuzwa Idris, 17, non-irish (judged from name)Avuzwa Idris - 8 Apr2025Man due in court charged with coach collision that claimed lives of two teens
Reports that a man in his 40s has been charged and is due before Waterford District Court on 8 April 2025 in connection with the fatal e-scooter and coach collision.
victim, Gilbert Collins, 15, male, irish (judged from name)Gilbert Collinsvictim, Avuzwa Idris, 17, non-irish (judged from name)Avuzwa Idrissuspect, 40s, male - 8 Apr2025Man to face court in connection with e-scooter crash which killed two teenagers
Confirms the man in his 40s has been charged and is due before Waterford District Court on 8 April 2025. Adds that the victims were travelling to a 24-hour gym, that no passengers were on the bus, and provides background on both victims' schooling and sports.
victim, Gilbert Collins, 15, male, irish (judged from name)Gilbert Collinsvictim, Avuzwa Idras, 17, male, non-irish (judged from name)Avuzwa Idrassuspect, 40s, male - 8 Apr2025Man charged in investigation into fatal e-scooter crash
Reports that Adrian Doyle was charged and appeared before Waterford District Court, that the DPP directed trial on indictment, that he was granted bail on his own bond of €300, and that he is due back in court on 6 May for the book of evidence. Also gives the victims' ages and the collision's location and vehicles.
accused, Adrian Doyle, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adrian Doylevictim, Gilbert Collins, 15, irish (judged from name)Gilbert Collinsvictim, Avuzwa 'Avu' Idris, 17, non-irish (judged from name)Avuzwa 'Avu' Idris
Changed after publication
facts outlets added, removed or correctedrte.ie, 5 Nov 2026, 09:51: CCTV footage of fatal Waterford collision shown to jury
- CorrectedThe e-scooter rider's name was shortened from full name to first name only (was Avuzwa Sampo, now Avuzwa)
- CorrectedThe passenger's name was shortened from full name to first name only (was Gilbert Collins, now Gilbert)
- CorrectedThe family members' relation to the victims was reworded from 'deceased' to 'boys', adding sex (was family members of the deceased, now family members of the boys)
- RemovedThe statement that the trial at Waterford Courthouse continues the following morning was removed
rte.ie, 4 Nov 2026, 20:42: CCTV footage of fatal Waterford collision shown to jury
- AddedAdrian Doyle has pleaded not guilty.
- RemovedThe collision was described as having occurred over two years ago.