12/12/2005

Polish national remanded on driving charges

A Polish man has been remanded in custody in relation to a series of driving charges.

Adam Piwowarczyk, 25, of no fixed address, was charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing grievous bodily harm and driving while under the influence of drink or drugs.

The charges relate to a crash near Ballynure on the Larne Road on December 2.

One man, 33-year old Matthew Johnston, was killed and three other people were injured in the collision. One remains critically ill, one seriously ill, and a third has since been released from hospital.

Mr Piwowarczyk was remanded in custody to appear again on January 9.

(SP/KMcA)

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