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Garda Sent Forward For Trial Over M50 Incident That Left Delivery Driver With Severed Leg

In September, the judge was told the accused was entering a not guilty plea.

A garda who denies dangerous driving causing serious injury to a delivery driver has been sent forward for trial.

Joao Ferreira's leg was severed at the M50 in 2023.

Garda Neil Doyle of Dundrum station was first summonsed to the Dublin District Court on May 8th, on a charge stating he drove a 2018-registered vehicle, without due care and attention, thereby causing serious bodily harm to another person on October 28th of 2023.

It also states the location, junction 11 north on the M50.

In September, the judge was told the accused was entering a not guilty plea.

Today, a book of evidence was served on the officer.

The judge granted a return for trial order, and also warned him he must give the prosecution 14 days notice if he intends to rely on an alibi in his trial.

The defendant was remanded on bail to appear at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where the case will be listed for mention on March 13.
 

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