Jury considering verdict in fatal Waterford crash case
The jury in the trial of a man, who is charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of two teenagers who were travelling on an e-scooter in Waterford over two years ago, has retired to consider its verdict.
A jury is deliberating the verdict in a fatal crash case involving a bus driver in Waterford, Ireland. On June 27, 2024, at around 2 am, the bus collided with two teenagers on an e-scooter on the Cork Road. The two victims, Gilbert Collins and Avuzwa Sampo, were aged 15 and 17 respectively. Adrian Doyle, the bus driver, pleaded not guilty to the charge of dangerous driving causing the deaths of the two teenagers.
Doyle was driving a bus operated by JJ Kavanagh & Sons at the time of the incident. The court heard that Doyle was driving at 76km/h in a 50km/h zone, despite poor visibility and good road conditions. The e-scooter had no rear light and the two teenagers were dressed in dark clothing. CCTV footage, dashcam footage, and evidence from the road showed that Doyle approached the teens from behind, and could have avoided them had he been driving at the speed limit.
The prosecution argued that Doyle's actions were reckless and showed no signs of slowing down before the collision. The defense argued that Doyle had no option but to hit the teenagers, as they had veered towards the center of the road. The jury has now retired to consider its verdict.
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