Limerick teenager in court over death of nurse expected to face additional charge
The young man’s solicitor confirmed that an application for bail has not been made
A TEENAGER who is charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Limerick nurse Aine O’Reilly is expected to face one further charge in relation to the incident.
Keelan O’Connell, aged 19, of Scanlon Park, Castleconnell, appeared before Judge Catherine Ryan via video-link at a vacation sitting of Limerick District Court.
The teenager has been in the custody of Limerick Prison since March.
Prosecuting Sergeant Jimmy Dillane told Judge Ryan that the book of evidence is ready and will be served on the next hearing date. The court was also informed that a new charge is expected to be brought against Mr O’Connell.
At a previous hearing, Garda Tony Burke, of Henry Street garda station, alleged that on Friday, February 13, Keelan O’Connell was driving a black 2007 VW Golf with “excess speed” and he attempted a “dangerous manoeuvre” to undertake a Peugeot car.
Garda Burke alleged Mr O’Connell’s VW Golf collided with the Peugeot, forcing the Peugeot into a collision with a Nissan Micra car, which was being driven by Aine O’Reilly, a nurse who was on her way to work at the time. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The young man’s solicitor, Sarah Ryan, confirmed that an application for bail has not been made.
Mr O’Connell was remanded in custody and will next appear before Limerick District Court again on Wednesday, August 19, where he will be served with the book of evidence.