Ireland Case No. 15506Dangerous driving causing death · Co. Kildare · 1 Jan 2024
Kildare man sent for trial over alleged dangerous driving causing death on M7
Keith Higginbotham, 27, a passenger, died in a crash on the M7 between junctions 12 Newbridge and 13 Kildare, County Kildare, at around 8.45pm on January 1, 2024. Adam Maher, 27, is charged with alleged dangerous driving causing death and is also prosecuted for alleged driving under the influence of cocaine. Bail terms with conditions including residing at a set address, keeping the peace and signing on at a garda station were agreed at a court hearing. On November 12, 2024, Maher was sent forward for trial to Naas Circuit Court.
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- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court12 Nov
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Keith Higginbotham, 27, a passenger, died in the crash.
- Where
- The crash happened on the M7 between junction 12 Newbridge and junction 13 Kildare in County Kildare.
- When
- The crash happened on January 1, 2024, at around 8.45pm.
- Cause
- The car left the road; one source says it struck a grass verge, while another says it collided with a bank.
- It is alleged that the defendant tested positive for cocaine.
- Other details
- There were four people in the car at the time.
- The defendant was badly injured and spent four days in hospital.
- It was the first fatal road accident of 2024.
- Investigation
- Gardaí appointed a family liaison officer to the case.
- Charges
- Adam Maher, 27, is charged with alleged dangerous driving causing death.
- Adam Maher is also prosecuted for alleged driving under the influence of cocaine.
- In court
- Bail terms were agreed at a court hearing, including residing at a set address, keeping the peace and signing on at a garda station.
- The judge warned the defendant that any alibi must be disclosed to the prosecution in advance.
- On November 12, 2024, Adam Maher was sent forward for trial to Naas Circuit Court.
15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatKeith Higginbotham, a passenger, died in the crash. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe crash happened on the M7 between junction 12 Newbridge and junction 13 Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe incident happened on January 1 on the M7. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe crash happened at around 8.45pm. (kildarenow.com)
- causeThe vehicle left the motorway and collided with a bank. (kildarenow.com)
- causeIt is alleged that the defendant tested positive for cocaine. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationGardaí appointed a family liaison officer to the case. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeAdam Maher is charged with alleged dangerous driving causing death. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeThe accused is also prosecuted for driving under the influence of cocaine. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe accused has been sent forward for trial to Naas Circuit Court. (kildarenow.com)
- courtBail terms were agreed subject to conditions including residing at a certain address, keeping the peace and signing on at a garda station. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge warned the defendant that any alibi must be disclosed in advance to the prosecution. (kildarenow.com)
- otherIt was the first fatal road accident of 2024. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThere were four people in the car at the time. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe defendant was badly injured in the accident and spent four days in hospital. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 12 Nov2024Kildare man sent for trial for alleged dangerous driving causing the death of his friend
Reports the defendant being sent forward for trial at Naas Circuit Court, plus the court hearing details: bail terms, a family liaison officer, and an alibi warning. Adds the cocaine prosecution and the crash details.
accused, Adam Maher, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adam Mahervictim, Keith Higginbotham, 27, male, irish (judged from name)Keith Higginbotham