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Case No. 7106Dangerous driving causing death · Co. Dublin · 24 Jan 2019

Man on trial for dangerous driving causing death of woman on M50, Dublin

Gerry Daly (57), of Brownstown, The Curragh, Kildare, is on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Jacqueline Griffin (39), a woman, at junction five of the M50 in Dublin on January 24th, 2019. The prosecution says Daly's car collided with Griffin's car after he got in front of a truck, causing it to roll over, and that she died instantly. Daly pleaded not guilty, and the trial opened in November 2023 before Judge Elma Sheahan and a jury, who were shown CCTV footage from the M50. The defence says Daly was a type one diabetic with a related medical condition at the time, and the trial is continuing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • The death was of Jacqueline Griffin, a 39-year-old woman.
  • Griffin's car was driven by her when it was involved in a collision with a car driven by Gerry Daly, a 57-year-old man.
  • The collision caused Griffin's car to roll over very quickly, and she died instantly from her injuries.
Where
The crash happened at junction five of the M50 in Dublin.
When
The crash happened on January 24th, 2019, on a rainy morning.
Cause
  • According to the prosecution, Daly's car collided with Griffin's car after he got in front of a truck.
  • The prosecution expected evidence that Daly was travelling at speed on the hard shoulder.
Investigation
The jury was shown CCTV footage from various cameras on the M50.
Charges
Daly was charged with dangerous driving causing the death of a woman.
In court
  • Daly pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
  • The trial opened in November 2023 and continues before Judge Elma Sheahan and a jury.
Other details
The defence said Daly was a type one diabetic with a related medical condition at the time of the crash.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe death was of Jacqueline Griffin, aged 39. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDaly's car collided with the car driven by Griffin after he got in front of a truck. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe collision caused Griffin's car to roll over very quickly. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatGriffin died instantly from her injuries. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe crash happened at junction five of the M50. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe crash happened on January 24th, 2019. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe prosecution expected evidence that Daly was travelling at speed on the hard shoulder. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe jury was shown CCTV footage from various cameras on the M50. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeDaly was charged with dangerous driving causing the death of a woman. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDaly pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial continues before Judge Elma Sheahan and a jury. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherIt was rainy on the morning of the crash. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe defence said Daly was a type one diabetic with a related medical condition at the time. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Nov2023
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Driver caused ‘ferocious’ M50 crash leading to woman’s ‘instantaneous death’, court told

    Reports the opening of the trial: the not guilty plea, the prosecution's opening account of the crash and CCTV evidence, and the defence claim that Daly had a medical condition affecting his ability to drive.

    accused, Gerry Daly, 57, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gerry Dalyvictim, Jacqueline Griffin, 39, female, irish (judged from name)Jacqueline Griffin