Alleged careless driving resulted in man’s death in County Kildare

A woman appeared in Naas District Court on Thursday, February 23 was accused of a careless driving offence which resulted in a man's death.

Egle Cimermaniene, with an address given as 3 Oakfield Drive, Riverstown, Glanmire in County Cork, is accused of the offence at the M7 Northbound on September 25, 2021.

It was heard that a man had died in the incident, and that he had been trying to help the victim of another road-traffic collision before he was allegedly hit by the 39-year-old defendant.

The man later died in hospital from his wounds.

Garda Sergeant Brian Jacob also told Judge Desmond Zaidan that a bench warrant has been issued for the driver who is accused of causing the first collision.

Ms Cimermaniene appeared in Naas District Court for execution of a bench warrant against her, and she was represented by solicitor Joe Coonan on the day in court.

Mr Coonan also told Judge Zaidan that his client had been out of work due to injuries sustained during the collision.

After being informed about the details of the alleged incident, Judge Zaidan remarked: "Life can be so cruel."

He also spoke directly to grieving relatives of the man who died, and passed on his sympathies to them.

The case against the accused was adjourned to July 6, to allow time for service of a book of evidence.

The judge remanded Ms Cimermaniene on continuing bail until this date.

He also emphasised that she is entitled to the presumption of innocence in the meantime.