Case No. 1905Fatal road traffic collision · Co. Waterford · 27 Jun 2024
Man charged over fatal e-scooter and coach collision in Waterford
A man in his 40s has been charged in connection with a late-night collision on the R680 Cork Road in Waterford city on 27 June 2024 in which 15-year-old Gilbert Collins and 17-year-old Avuzwa Idris were killed when their e-scooter collided with a private coach. He is due before Waterford District Court on 8 April 2025.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged8 Apr
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- 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)
- whereThe collision occurred along the R680 Cork Road in Waterford city. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred just before 2.10am on Thursday, 27 June 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeA man in his 40s has been charged in connection with the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe man is due before Waterford District Court on Tuesday 8 April 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 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