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Driver who caused death of Deliveroo motorcyclist embraces victim's family

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Kim Ng Swan, 59, pleaded guilty to careless driving causing the death of Deliveroo motorcyclist Jose Eduardo Silba Pereira, 36, who was killed on Kimmage Road West on 30 December 2021. Dashcam footage showed Swan turning right into the path of Pereira's motorbike, which collided with her car and threw him from the bike, resulting in fatal injuries. The court heard that the collision occurred in wet, rainy conditions and that Pereira was travelling at about 80 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. Swan was extremely distressed, remained in her car in shock until Gardaí arrived, and offered "unqualified cooperation" with the investigation. Pereira's family, including his sister and widow, expressed no anger toward Swan and spoke of forgiveness and the pain of loss. The judge adjourned the matter for finalisation and remanded Swan on continuing bail. Outside court, Swan embraced the family members of the deceased.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Driver who caused death of Deliveroo motorcyclist embraces victim's family. Charges or matters: one count of careless driving causing the death of Mr Pereira (36) at Kimmage Road West on December 30, 2021. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• December 30, 2021 Incident
• Christmas Other
• New Year's Other
• 2023-11-28 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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