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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 6812Driving without due care and attention causing death; driving on a learner permit without supervision · Co. Donegal · 1 May 2022

Man (19) charged over fatal Donegal car crash

Conor Lynagh, 19, has been charged with causing the death of Charlotte Kelly, 17, in a single-vehicle crash at Meenlaragh, Glen, Carrigart, Co Donegal, on 1 May 2022. He also faces a charge of driving on a learner permit without supervision.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Jan
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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21 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatConor Lynagh, 19, was driving the car in a single-vehicle crash. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim, Charlotte Kelly, was a 17-year-old from Letterkenny. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe crash was at Meenlaragh, Glen, Carrigart. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereCharlotte Kelly died in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, on 9 May 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe crash happened at Meenlaragh, Glen, Carrigart. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe crash happened on 1 May 2022. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe incident was a single-vehicle crash. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí served a book of evidence on the accused at Letterkenny Courthouse. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe is charged with driving without due care and attention, causing a death. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with driving unaccompanied while holding a learner permit. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeLynagh is charged with driving without due care and attention causing death. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeLynagh is also charged with driving on a learner permit without the supervision of a qualified motorist. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe appeared before Letterkenny District Court charged in connection with the death. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP decided on trial by indictment and sent the case to Letterkenny Circuit Court starting on 23 January. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge agreed to the defence requests for bail on the same conditions and for two counsel. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtLynagh appeared before Letterkenny District Court on a Tuesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP decided on trial by indictment and Lynagh was sent forward to Letterkenny Circuit Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge agreed to keep bail on the same conditions and to allocate two counsel. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe car was being driven by Charlotte Kelly's boyfriend, Conor Lynagh. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe did not speak during the hearing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherLynagh was accompanied to court by family and did not speak during the hearing. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jan2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man (19) charged with causing girlfriend’s death in Co Donegal car crash

    Lynagh appeared at Letterkenny District Court and was sent forward for trial to Letterkenny Circuit Court; bail and two counsel were granted.

    accused, Conor Lynagh, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor Lynaghvictim, Charlotte Kelly, 17, female, irish (judged from name)Charlotte Kelly
  2. 10 Jan2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Man, 19, charged with causing girlfriend's death following tragic road crash

    First court appearance report: charges set out, DPP directs trial by indictment, case sent to Letterkenny Circuit Court, bail and two counsel granted.

    accused, Conor Lynagh, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor Lynaghvictim, Charlotte Kelly, 17, irish (judged from name)Charlotte Kelly