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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2694Dangerous driving causing death, driving under the influence of cocaine · Co. Donegal · 9 Nov 2022

Man charged with dangerous driving and cocaine use after death of 18-year-old in Letterkenny

Brendan Friel, 23, of Ramelton, Co Donegal, appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Chloe Gallagher Fanneran, 18, in a two-car collision at Magheranan, Letterkenny, on 9 November 2022, and driving under the influence of cocaine. The DPP directed trial by indictment at Letterkenny Circuit Court and the case was adjourned to February for service of a Book of Evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatChloe Gallagher Fanneran, 18, died in a two-car collision at Magheranan, Letterkenny. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe cocaine concentration in Friel's blood was 98.0 ng/ml Benzoylecgonine. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereFriel is from Newmill Road, Ramelton, Co Donegal. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe fatal collision occurred on 9 November 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeFriel was charged with dangerous driving causing death and driving under the influence of cocaine. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtBrendan Friel, 23, appeared at Letterkenny District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP indicated trial by indictment at Letterkenny Circuit Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Eiteain Cunningham adjourned the case until February for service of a Book of Evidence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to Friel. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtGardaí had no objection to bail for Friel. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Dec2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man driving under influence of cocaine to stand trial after death of girl, 18

    First court appearance; DPP directed trial by indictment at Letterkenny Circuit Court; case adjourned to February for service of Book of Evidence; legal aid granted; Gardaí had no objection to bail.

    victim, Chloe Gallagher Fanneran, 18, female, irish (judged from name)Chloe Gallagher Fanneransuspect, Brendan Friel, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brendan Friel