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Case No. 7039Dangerous driving causing death · Co. Dublin · 24 Jan 2019

Man acquitted of dangerous driving causing death on M50 in 2019

Gerry Daly (57) was charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Jacqueline Griffin (39), who was killed in a crash at junction five of the M50 on 24 January 2019. Mr Daly pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. After six hours and 50 minutes of deliberation, the jury returned a not guilty verdict on Friday 24 November 2023. Judge Elma Sheahan thanked the jury and described the case as difficult for Ms Griffin's family.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Acquitted24 Nov
    2 reports
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Jacqueline Griffin, 39, died in a crash involving a car driven by Gerry Daly, 57.
Where
The crash happened at junction five of the M50 in County Dublin.
When
The crash happened on 24 January 2019.
Cause
  • Ms Griffin died of catastrophic injuries after her car was forced into crash barriers; the Irish Mirror reports catastrophic head injuries.
  • The prosecution said Mr Daly was driving at speed, weaving through traffic, and veered across in front of a truck before his car collided with Ms Griffin's car.
  • The defence said Mr Daly was in a severe hypoglycaemic state and was not in a position to control the decision to drive.
Other details
  • Ms Griffin was killed instantly.
  • Counsel said Mr Daly is a type one diabetic with a related medical condition that affected his ability to drive, and an endocrinologist told the jury he did not make a conscious decision to get into the car and drive.
  • Judge Elma Sheahan thanked the jury and described the case as difficult, particularly for Ms Griffin's family.
Charges
Mr Daly pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of Ms Griffin.
In court
  • The trial took place at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
  • The jury deliberated for six hours and 50 minutes before returning a not guilty verdict on Friday 24 November 2023.
21 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA diabetic man was acquitted following a trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatMs Griffin died of catastrophic head injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMs Griffin was killed instantly. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMs Griffin's car was forced into crash barriers. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe crash happened at junction five of the M50. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe collision happened at junction five of the M50. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe crash happened on 24 January 2019. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe collision happened on 24 January 2019. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeJacqueline Griffin died of catastrophic injuries after her car was forced into crash barriers. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe defence said Mr Daly was in a severe hypoglycaemic state at the time of the crash. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe prosecution said Mr Daly was driving at speed and weaving in and out of traffic. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeCounsel said Mr Daly was a type one diabetic with a related medical condition that affected his ability to drive. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeGerry Daly pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of Jacqueline Griffin. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMr Daly pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of Jacqueline Griffin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe jury deliberated for six hours and 50 minutes before returning a not guilty verdict. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe trial took place at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherJacqueline Griffin was killed instantly. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe prosecution said Mr Daly was driving on the left-hand lane heading north towards Ashbourne. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe prosecution said Mr Daly's car collided with Ms Griffin's car after he veered across in front of a truck. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherAn endocrinologist told the jury it was his view Mr Daly did not make a conscious decision to get into the car and drive. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe defence said Mr Daly was not in a position to control the decision to drive. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Nov2023
    Acquittedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man acquitted of causing fatal M50 road traffic collision in 2019

    Reports the jury verdict of not guilty after a trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The defence argued that Mr Daly was not in control of the decision to drive because of severe hypoglycaemia.

    accused, Gerry Daly, 57, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gerry Dalyvictim, Jacqueline Griffin, 39, female, irish (judged from name)Jacqueline Griffin
  2. 24 Nov2023
    Acquittedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Man with diabetes acquitted of dangerous driving on M50 causing death

    Reports the jury verdict of not guilty after a trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, with the evidence heard, including the defence medical expert's view that Mr Daly was severely hypoglycaemic.

    accused, Gerry Daly, 57, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gerry Dalyvictim, Jacqueline Griffin, 39, irish (judged from name)Jacqueline Griffin