Donegal man (23) to stand trial following death of woman (18) in crash
Stephen Maguire
Brendan Friel, aged 23, appeared at Letterkenny District Court after he was charged following the death of Chloe Gallagher Fanneran in Letterkenny on November 9th, 2022.
He is charged with both dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of cocaine.
Ms Gallagher Fanneran, who was aged just 18 and from Leitir Beag, Crievesmith, Letterkenny, died following a two car collision at Mgheranan, Letterkenny.
Friel was charged that he did drive a vehicle in a manner (including speed) which having regard to all the circumstances of the case (including the condition of the vehicle, the nature, condition and use of such place and the amount of traffic which then actually was or might reasonably be expected then to be therein) was dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of another person.
Friel, of Newmill Road, Ramelton, Co Donegal, is also charged with driving under the influence.
Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions had indicated trial by indictment at Letterkenny Circuit Court.
Mr Rory O'Brien, solicitor for the accused, said gardaí had no objection to bail for Friel.
Judge Eiteain Cunningham adjourned the case until February for the service of a Book of Evidence in the case.
Legal aid was also granted to Friel.
