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Case No. 22059Dangerous driving causing death · Co. Dublin · 31 Jul 2021

Man sent for trial over fatal motorcycle and taxi crash in Glasnevin

Andres Grans De Lima Sores, 35, was sent for trial at Dublin District Court on 6 March 2023, accused of dangerous driving causing the death of Calvin Gilchrist, 19, in a collision between a motorcycle and a taxi on Finglas Road, Glasnevin, on 31 July 2021.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCalvin Gilchrist was 19 years old and a groundsman from Island Quay, East Wall. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe victim was taken to Mater Hospital by ambulance and pronounced dead shortly afterwards. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe suspect was charged with dangerous driving causing death. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred on Finglas Road in Glasnevin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe crash happened at around 10pm on 31 July 2021. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe suspect was charged in January 2023 after attending Mountjoy Garda Station by arrangement. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial on indictment. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Bryan Smyth granted a return for trial order sending the accused to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case will be listed for mention on 24 March. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtDefence solicitor Tony Collier requested legal aid for senior counsel representation because the case involved a fatality. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused was told to notify the prosecution if he intended to use an alibi in his defence. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused signed the bail bond but has not yet indicated a plea. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThere was no objection to bail with conditions. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused surrendered his passport to gardaí and must not apply for alternative travel documentation. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused must notify gardaí in the event of an address change. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe offence can result in a fine of up to €20,000 and imprisonment for up to 10 years. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Mar2023
    In courtthejournal.ie, follow-up
    Man sent for trial after teenager died in crash between motorcycle and taxi

    Second court appearance; DPP directed trial on indictment; Judge Bryan Smyth granted return for trial order to Dublin Circuit Criminal Court; legal aid for senior counsel granted; bail conditions confirmed.

    victim, Calvin Gilchrist, 19, male, irish (judged from name)Calvin Gilchristaccused, Andres Grans De Lima Sores, 35, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Andres Grans De Lima Sores