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Case No. 6631Dangerous driving causing death · Co. Cork · 29 Dec 2022

Man denies dangerous driving causing death of Cork broadcaster Paudie Palmer

Paudie Palmer, a Cork sports broadcaster, was fatally injured in a collision on December 29th 2022 at Dunkiernan Cross, Innishannon, Co Cork. Bohdan Bezverkhyi, a 33-year-old man, was arrested the same day, and Palmer died at Cork University Hospital on January 8th 2023. In February 2024 Bezverkhyi was arraigned before a jury at Cork Circuit Criminal Court, where he denied dangerous driving causing Palmer's death and pleaded guilty to several related charges. The trial had opened with the prosecution's evidence, and no verdict or sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Bohdan Bezverkhyi, a 33-year-old man, denies a charge of dangerous driving causing the death of Paudie Palmer.
Where
The collision happened at Dunkiernan Cross, Innishannon, Co Cork.
When
The collision happened on December 29th, 2022.
Cause
The prosecution says Palmer had right of way because his road was a main road and Bezverkhyi's was governed by a stop sign.
Other details
  • The defence says Bezverkhyi was not speeding and that Palmer was not wearing a seatbelt.
  • Palmer died at Cork University Hospital on January 8th, 2023, from traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and thoracic injuries.
  • Bezverkhyi is listed as being of Rigsdale House, Ballinhassig, Co Cork.
Investigation
  • Bezverkhyi was arrested the same day and taken to Bandon Garda station, where he admitted being involved in a collision and leaving the scene.
  • Gardaí seized his mobile phone and found texts in Russian in which he admitted drinking alcohol and leaving the scene.
Charges
  • Bezverkhyi pleaded guilty to several other charges linked to the same incident, including leaving the scene and failing to report it to gardaí.
  • Bezverkhyi also pleaded guilty to an unrelated charge of dangerous driving at Curraheen, Cork, on December 28th, 2022.
In court
  • Bezverkhyi was arraigned before a jury at Cork Circuit Criminal Court in February 2024.
  • Prosecution barrister Brendan Kelly BL told the jury of seven men and five women that they would hear evidence that Bezverkhyi admitted to gardaí he was involved in a collision.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe collision happened at Dunkiernan Cross, Innishannon, Co Cork. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe collision happened on December 29th, 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe prosecution says Palmer had the right of way because his road was a main road and Bezverkhyi's was governed by a stop sign. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationBezverkhyi was arrested the same day and taken to Bandon Garda station, where he admitted being involved in a collision and leaving the scene. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí seized Bezverkhyi's mobile phone, and texts in Russian in which he admitted drinking alcohol and leaving the scene were found. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeBezverkhyi denied a charge of dangerous driving causing the death of Palmer. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeBezverkhyi pleaded guilty to several other charges linked to the same incident. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeBezverkhyi also pleaded guilty to an unrelated charge of dangerous driving at Curraheen, Cork, on December 28th 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtBezverkhyi was arraigned before a jury at Cork Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherPalmer died at Cork University Hospital on January 8th 2023 from traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and thoracic injuries. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe defence says Bezverkhyi was not speeding and that Palmer was not wearing a seatbelt. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Feb2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man (33) told gardaí he left scene of collision that killed broadcaster Paudie Palmer, court hears

    Court report on the opening of the jury trial. Records the accused's plea on the main charge and guilty pleas to related charges, and outlines the prosecution's evidence, the defence's position and the garda investigation.

    accused, Bohdan Bezverkhyi, 33, male, namedBohdan Bezverkhyivictim, Paudie Palmer, male, irish (judged from name)Paudie Palmer