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Crash accused remanded on bail 16.07.08

A DERRY man charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of five young people in a two-car collision in Donegal was yesterday remanded on continuing bail until October.
Brendan Henderson leaving Carn court earlier this year. Brendan Henderson, of 16 Seven Oaks, Waterside, Derry, is charged with causing the deaths of Gavin Duffy, 21, his cousin Darren Quinn, 21, David Steele, 23, Rochelle Peoples, 22 and Charlene O'Connor, 21.
The crash happened in the early hours of October 8, 2005, at Cross, Quigley's Point on the Inishowen peninsula. The 49 year old defendant, who was the sole survivor, has used a wheelchair since the accident.
Judge John O'Hagan yesterday acknowledged the inadequate access to Letterkenny court for wheelchair users when defence barrister Peter Nolan said his client had got in to the building
"with great difficulty".
In an earlier hearing, the defendant indicated his intention to plead not guilty to the charge. Mr Nolan yesterday told the court he expected the trial to last between two and three days.
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