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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0788Dangerous driving causing death, failing to remain at the scene of an accident, failing to offer assistance to the victim · Co. Meath · 21 Feb 2026

Man charged with dangerous driving over death of 16-year-old Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe in Navan

A 16-year-old woman, Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe, died in a road accident at Blackcastle Demesne, Navan, Co Meath, on 21 February 2026. Aaron O'Connell, 26, of Beaufort Place, Navan, was charged with dangerous driving causing death, failing to remain at the scene of an accident, and failing to offer assistance to the victim. He appeared at Trim District Court on 18 June 2026, where Judge Eirinn McKiernan remanded him on bail at €200 with conditions including surrendering his passport and not contacting the victim's family or witnesses. He is due to appear at the same court on 21 July 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged18 Jun
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A 16-year-old woman, Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe, died in a road accident.
Where
The incident occurred at Blackcastle Demesne, Navan, Co Meath.
When
The incident occurred on 21 February 2026.
Charges
  • Aaron O'Connell, 26, of Beaufort Place, Navan, was charged with dangerous driving causing death.
  • He was charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident.
  • He was charged with failing to offer assistance to the victim.
In court
  • He appeared at Trim District Court on 18 June 2026.
  • He was remanded to appear at Trim District Court on 21 July 2026.
Sentence
Judge Eirinn McKiernan remanded him on bail at €200 with conditions to surrender his passport, reside at his present address, sign on twice weekly at Navan Garda station, and not contact the victim's family or witnesses.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident occurred at Blackcastle Demesne, Navan. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 21 February 2026. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeAaron O'Connell was charged with dangerous driving causing death. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with failing to offer assistance to the victim. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe appeared at Trim District Court on Thursday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe was remanded on bail to appear at the same court on 21 July 2026. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceJudge Eirinn McKiernan fixed bail at €200. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jun2026
    Chargedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man charged with dangerous driving over death of Mia Lily Keogh O’Keeffe (16)

    First report of charges being brought. O'Connell was remanded on bail with conditions including surrendering his passport and not contacting the victim's family or witnesses.

    victim, 16, female, irish (judged from name)suspect, 26, male, irish (judged from name)