Rickshaw driver charged over Newry mother's death after Dublin concert

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 00:33 · Archive

A rickshaw driver has been charged with dangerous driving causing the death of a mother-of-two from Newry who was injured in a crash after a Westlife concert in Dublin.

Gabriel Pereira, 37, a Brazilian national living in Dublin, appeared before Dublin District Court charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Danielle O'Keane, 37, from Saval, Newry, Co Down. Ms O'Keane was travelling in a rickshaw with three companions after a Westlife concert when the vehicle struck a concrete bollard on North Wall Quay on 26 September. Court heard that Pereira attempted a 'reckless manoeuvre' to merge from a cycle lane into traffic, causing the crash. Ms O'Keane was thrown beneath the carriage and sustained 'catastrophic injuries'. She was taken to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital but died on 1 October following several days in intensive care.

When the dangerous driving charge was put to Pereira, he responded 'I don't think I did,' offering no reply to a second charge of endangering the lives of three other women. Garda Sergeant Mark O'Neill opposed bail, citing flight risk concerns and noting that Pereira had arrived in Ireland just eight days before the incident on a travel visa. Defence barrister Luke Higgins established that Pereira had attended the Garda station by appointment to face charges. Additional directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions are expected.

How it is being reported

• Rickshaw driver facing trial over death of NI mum-of-two after Westlife gigWoman was on her way to meet her husband with two friends after concertBelfast Telegraph · 4 Nov, 19:37
• Rickshaw driver charged over death of Newry mum-of-two after Dublin Westlife concertGabriel Pereira appeared before Dublin District Court charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Danielle O'Keane following a rickshaw crash after a Westlife concert in DublinBelfast Live · 4 Nov, 16:41

In this story: Gabriel Pereira · Danielle O'Keane · Newry · Dublin · Westlife · Director of Public Prosecutions

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