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Driver charged with causing death of cyclist Gretchen Price
Summary
A driver has appeared before Dún Laoghaire District Court charged with causing the death of cyclist Gretchen Price Martin in Dublin last year. Oleg Popov (47), of Peyton Court, Rathcoole, Co Dublin, is charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Ms Price Martin at Glenageary Road Upper, Glenageary, on 24 April, 2024. He is also charged with driving a mechanically propelled vehicle while a known defect made it dangerous to the public on the same date. Defence counsel, Michael O'Brien BL, told the court that a Romanian interpreter will be required to assist the accused. Judge Anne Watkin adjourned the matter to 10 February next to allow the book of evidence to be prepared. The case is expected to proceed with the preparation of the evidence book before the next court date, and the accused will require interpretation services during the proceedings. The charges relate to the incident that occurred on Glenageary Road Upper, where the cyclist lost her life as a result of the alleged dangerous driving.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Driver charged with causing death of cyclist Gretchen Price. Charges or matters: dangerous driving causing the death of Ms Price Martin at Glenageary Road Upper, Glenageary, on 24 April, 2024. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- 24 April Hearing Or Sentence
- 10 February Adjournment
- 2025-12-02 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: dangerous driving causing the death of Ms Price Martin at Glenageary Road Upper, Glenageary, on 24 April, 2024 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Judge Anne Watkin adjourned the matter to 10 February next to allow the book of evidence to be prepared.
Places mentioned
- Dún Laoghaire District Court
- Dublin
- Glenageary Road
Topics
Road Traffic Stage Charge Or Pretrial
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