Man to stand trial over triple fatal road accident

PSNI at the scene of the crash in 2021. Picture from PA
PSNI at the scene of the crash in 2021. Picture from PA
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A County Tyrone man has been returned for trial in relation to a fatal road traffic collision over four years ago, which caused the death of three people.

Appearing for a committal hearing was Michael Moore (29) from Tullyneil Road, Sixmilecross, who is accused of causing the deaths by driving without due care and attention and after consuming excess alcohol.

The victims, Peter McNamee, Nathan Corrigan and Peter Finnegan, all aged in their twenties, died at the scene.

A fourth male was taken to the hospital with very serious injuries.

They were travelling in a car which was in collision with a lorry during the early hours of 27 December 2021 at Omagh Road, Garvaghy.

At Omagh Magistrates Court today (Tuesday) a prosecuting lawyer said there is a case to answer, which was agreed by District Judge Conor Heaney.

Moore spoke only to confirm his identity and that he understood the charges against him.

He declined to call witnesses or give evidence on his own behalf at this stage in the proceedings.

Judge Heaney remanded him on £500 bail and ordered him to reside at an address known to the police at all times.

Moore is to appear for arraignment at Dungannon Crown Court on 12 May.

 

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