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Case No. 6578Dangerous driving causing death · Co. Donegal · 5 Jul 2022

Man charged over death of pensioner in three-vehicle collision in Donegal

On 5 July 2022 a three-car collision on the N13 at Sharon Glebe, Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal, led to the death of Mervyn McClure, a man in his 70s from Lurgy, Letterkenny. Shaun Duffy, aged 49, with an address at Trillick, Buncrana, was charged with dangerous driving causing death, contrary to Section 53(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961. On 8 February 2024 Duffy appeared at Buncrana District Court in Co Donegal, said nothing during the brief hearing, and the case was adjourned to 5 May for service of a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Shaun Duffy was charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Mervyn McClure.
Where
The collision took place on the N13 at Sharon Glebe, Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal.
When
The collision occurred on 5 July 2022.
Cause
Mr McClure died after a three-car collision.
Other details
  • Mr McClure was from Lurgy in Letterkenny and was in his 70s when he died.
  • Duffy is 49 years old and has an address at Trillick, Buncrana.
Charges
The charge is contrary to Section 53(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.
In court
  • Duffy appeared at Buncrana District Court in Co Donegal, where the charge was heard before Judge Eiteain Cunningham.
  • Duffy did not speak during the brief hearing.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported; the case was adjourned to 5 May for service of a book of evidence.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatShaun Duffy was charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Mervyn McClure. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe collision happened on the N13 at Sharon Glebe, Newtowncunningham. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenMr McClure died following a three-car collision on 5 July 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeMr McClure died after a three-car collision. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to Section 53(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe charge was heard at Buncrana District Court in Co Donegal. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDuffy did not speak during the brief hearing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 5 May for service of a book of evidence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMr McClure was from Lurgy in Letterkenny and was in his 70s when he was killed. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Feb2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man charged with causing death of pensioner in 70s

    First report of the charge against Shaun Duffy; the case was adjourned to 5 May for service of a book of evidence.

    accused, Shaun Duffy, 49, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shaun Duffyvictim, Mervyn McClure, 70s, male, irish (judged from name)Mervyn McClure