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Case No. 6005Careless driving causing death · Co. Cork

Ukrainian woman pleads guilty to careless driving causing death at Cork Airport

Andrii Nesterov, a 49-year-old Ukrainian man and father of three, died after being knocked down by a car at Cork Airport on October 8th, shortly after he had parted company with the driver following a night out. The driver, Kseniia Vasylenko, a 43-year-old Ukrainian woman, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death. At a hearing at Cork Circuit Criminal Court reported on April 26, 2024, she pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death and was remanded in continuing custody. The court adjourned sentencing until May 1st.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Kseniia Vasylenko, a 43-year-old Ukrainian woman, pleaded guilty to careless driving causing the death of Andrii Nesterov.
  • The victim, a 49-year-old Ukrainian man and father of three, is spelled Nesterov in most sources and Nestorov in one article.
  • Vasylenko's car knocked down Nesterov just after they had parted company following a night out, and she accepted that she was driving when it went over him.
Where
The death occurred at Cork Airport, in the car park of the Cork Airport Hotel.
When
The incident happened on October 8th, and gardaí were alerted at about 2.20am that morning.
Cause
Vasylenko had been intoxicated after a night socialising with Nesterov.
Investigation
  • Nesterov was taken by ambulance to Cork University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
  • Gardaí recovered dash camera footage from the car.
  • Vasylenko was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing the death of Nesterov.
In court
Vasylenko was remanded in continuing custody after her guilty plea at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.
Sentence
The court adjourned the matter until May 1st for sentence.
Other details
Det Garda Gary Brennan of Togher Garda station gave evidence to the court about the investigation.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatVasylenko pleaded guilty to careless driving causing the death of Andrii Nesterov. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatVasylenko's car knocked down Nesterov just after they had parted company following a night out. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatVasylenko accepted that she had been driving the car when it knocked down and went over Nesterov. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatNesterov was pronounced dead at Cork University Hospital after being taken there by ambulance. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe death occurred at Cork Airport. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident happened on October 8th. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeVasylenko had been intoxicated after a night socialising with Nesterov. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí recovered dash camera footage from the car. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationVasylenko was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing the death of Nesterov. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtVasylenko was remanded in continuing custody. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe court adjourned the matter until May 1st for sentence. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Apr2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Ukrainian woman to be sentenced in May after pleading guilty to careless driving causing death of fellow refugee

    Guilty plea entered at Cork Circuit Criminal Court; the victim's name is given; sentencing adjourned to May 1st.

    accused, Kseniia Vasylenko, 43, female, Ukrainian, named, non-irishKseniia Vasylenkovictim, Andrii Nesterov, 49, male, Ukrainian, non-irishAndrii Nesterov