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Driver charged with causing death of cyclist Gretchen Price

Date
2025-12-02
Stage
Charge Or Pretrial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

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:

Case subjects

Oleg Popov

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

Court Venue
  • Dún Laoghaire District Court
Journey Or Route

Topics

Road Traffic Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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