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Irish Daily Mirror
29-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Anger in court as man accused of causing teen's death in road tragedy gets bail
A man has appeared in court charged with causing the death of teenager Jaidyn Rice by dangerous driving. Jamie McCartney, 30, also faced charges of driving without a licence or insurance during his appearance at Newtownards Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. Jaidyn, who was 16, died after being hit by a car on the West Circular Road in Bangor, Co Down, on July 8. McCartney appeared in the dock wearing a grey tracksuit and in handcuffs. He replied "yes" when asked if he understood the charges. A PSNI officer told the court he could connect the defendant to the charges. The officer opposed an application for bail, stating there were concerns for McCartney's safety and over the risk of reoffending. A defence lawyer said his client had been on police bail since the offence occurred before he was charged on Monday evening. Mourners carry the coffin of Jaidyn Rice at her funeral in St Andrew's Church in Bangor, Co Down The lawyer said the case would ultimately be dealt with in the Crown Court and his client would be remanded in custody for a significant time if he was not given court bail. District Judge Mark Hamill said: "I grasp what this case is about and it has to be dealt with in the Crown Court sooner rather than later, but in the meantime it is pretty difficult for me to remand him in custody. "I get the upset, but it is difficult for me to remand him in custody." He released McCartney on bail to appear again in court on August 26. Conditions include McCartney being barred from entering Bangor or from travelling in any private vehicle. The judge told McCartney: "This is court bail and you had better treat this with some respect because you can take it that the police are mustard-keen to revoke your bail." The judge also imposed a restriction on McCartney's address being reported. As McCartney was led from the dock there was some shouting from the public gallery. The judge said: "Let justice take its course in the Crown Court." Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
BreakingNews.ie
29-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving after teenager dies
A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a teenage girl was killed in a road crash. Jaidyn Rice (16) died following an incident on the West Circular Road in Bangor on Tuesday, July 8th. Advertisement On Monday evening, police said a 30-year-old man was charged with causing death by dangerous driving and other offences. A 30 year old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and other offences, following a fatal road traffic collision which occurred at the West Circular Road area of Bangor on Tuesday 8th July: — Police Ards and North Down (@PSNIArdsNDown) July 28, 2025 He is due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. 'As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service,' the police spokesperson added.
Sunday World
29-07-2025
- Sunday World
Man charged with causing death of 16-year-old Jaidyn Rice
A 30-year-old man has now been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and other offences A man has been charged with the death of 16-year-old Jaidyn Rice after she was struck by a car in Co Down. Jaidyn was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after the incident which occurred just before 11pm on the West Circular Road, Bangor, on July 8. A 30-year-old man has now been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and other offences. He is due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court on July 29. Jaidyn Rice A PSNI spokesperson confirmed: 'The charges are in relation to the fatal road traffic collision which occurred at the West Circular Road area of Bangor on Tuesday 8th July. 16 year old Jaidyn Rice from the Bangor area, who was a pedestrian, sadly died at the scene following a collision involving a car at around 10.55pm.' Co Down was plunged into mourning following Ms Rice's death, with hundreds of people attending her funeral at at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Bangor last Tuesday. The sermon saw a host of relatives, friends and volunteer groups recount personal stories and pay tributes. Jaidyn Rice The funeral of Jaidyn Rice takes places in Bangor Elaine Clark, Jaidyn's mum, told the mourners of the 'precious memories' she made with her daughter. She said: 'I miss your hugs and kisses and you telling me that you love me. I miss every single little thing about you, Jaidyn. I could stand here forever and list a billion things that I miss and it still wouldn't cover everything.' Jaidyn's brother Kenley (12) also spoke of the deep bond they shared and the support his sister gave him. Jaidyn Rice 'Jaidyn was like glitter,' he said. 'She always shined hope and happiness into everybody who met her. And no matter what happened, she'd always be there. "I remember all the time at my cheer competitions, just before awards, everyone goes up and dances and she was always up on the floor, dancing it out to the max with me. I will miss that — and the time she stood up for me and held me when I cried.' Jaidyn Rice The loss was also felt by the volunteer groups Jaidyn devoted much of her time to. Louise Little, from the DICE project, described how they had 'big plans' for her in the charity, as 'when others turned away, she stepped forward' and 'listened when others didn't or couldn't'. Reverend Ian McKee, who conducted the funeral, said Jaidyn was 'loved deeply and adored absolutely'. 'Her untimely death has devastated the family circle and shocked the whole community right to the core,' he said.
BBC News
28-07-2025
- BBC News
County Down: Man charged over crash that killed Bangor teenager
A 30-year-old man has been charged over a crash that killed a teenage girl in Rice, who was 16, died at the scene after being hit by a car on the West Circular Road in Bangor at about 22:55 BST Tuesday 8 July. Police said the man had been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and a number of other offences. He is due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court on Tuesday 29 July.
Irish Independent
10-07-2025
- Irish Independent
‘Unspeakable tragedy' – communities in mourning after girl (16) and boy (12) die in separate road accidents
Tributes as two young people lose lives in separate traffic incidents North Down has been plunged into mourning after two young people passed away following separate road collisions in Co Down on Tuesday night. Teenager Jaidyn Rice died after being struck by a car in Bangor. The 16-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene on the West Circular Road, with police being called at 10.55pm. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed it received a 999 call at 10.56pm. Officers are now appealing for dash cam footage and witnesses in relation to the incident. In a separate tragedy just a few minutes later, a 12-year-old boy in Portaferry, who has not yet been publicly named, was killed following a collision between a car and his scooter. The incident occurred in the Strand area of the town, and a 51-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of related offences. He remains in the PSNI's custody at this time. Collision Investigation Unit Inspector Cherith Adair said: 'Shortly after 11pm, it was reported that a red Skoda Fabia and a scooter were involved in the collision. 'A young boy, who was riding the scooter, was taken to hospital but sadly died as a result of his injuries.' Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong said the deaths are 'senseless tragedies'. ADVERTISEMENT 'I want to first extend my heartfelt sympathies to the loved ones of these two young people,' the Alliance representative continued. 'The local communities in both Portaferry and Bangor woke up today in shock at what's happened, but I have no doubt they will rally behind the families at such an unimaginably difficult time. 'The onus is on anyone who gets behind the wheel of a car to drive safely and responsibly, and to see the needless loss of two young lives, one of which is being investigated as reckless driving, is as infuriating as it is heartbreaking.' Tributes on social media have described Jaidyn as a beautiful, compassionate, and kind-hearted young woman. Ards and North Down Mayor Gillian McCollum said that she was 'a cherished North Down Community Network (NDCN) leader and made an enormous impact in her local community in her short and precious life'. 'I am heartbroken for her family and friends, for the Clandeboye community and most of all for Jaidyn, who had a whole, beautiful life ahead of her,' Cllr McCollum added. 'I am also aware that another family in Portaferry suffered the devastating loss of a child in a car accident… another unspeakable tragedy. 'The whole borough grieves with both these families and offers its thoughts, prayers and heartfelt sympathies.' Jaidyn was a young leader within the NDCN, which helps provide infrastructure and resources for the community and voluntary sector organisations in North Down. Bangor Brainiacs, a local tutoring organisation, also paid their respects, and said they will now be stocking free reflective arm bands for their students 'to try to help keep our young people safe crossing our roads'. 'We know these cannot prevent speeding drivers, but anything to help protect our children is the least we can do,' the group stated. Portaferry-based councillor Joe Boyle said: 'It is an absolute tragedy whenever such an incident takes place, affecting so many families within the community, but more so whenever it involves such a young person.' Councillor Boyle added that the incidents are of particular sadness, given that the summer holidays have just begun for so many young people. In total, four people have died following road traffic collisions in the North Down region over the last month. Philip McClelland (36), from the Newtownards area, died following a single-vehicle motorcycle collision on the Portaferry Road on Sunday, June 29. The following day, on Monday, June 30, Peter Kelly (34) died after a separate single-vehicle crash involving a scrambler on the Comber Road in Newtownards. Mr Kelly had been local to the area.
