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Guilty plea to chase crash death Guilty plea to chase crash death
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A 19-year-old man from Londonderry has admitted killing a man after he crashed while being chased by gardaí.A 19-year-old man from Londonderry has admitted killing a man after he crashed while being chased by gardaí.
Thomas Long, 46, was knocked down as he worked at his fruit and vegetable stall near Bridgend in July 2007.Thomas Long, 46, was knocked down as he worked at his fruit and vegetable stall near Bridgend in July 2007.
Paul Lynch, from Arranmore Avenue in Derry, admitted causing death by dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily injury to his passenger.Paul Lynch, from Arranmore Avenue in Derry, admitted causing death by dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily injury to his passenger.
Judge Desmond Marrinan told Lynch it was "highly likely" he will go to jail when he is sentenced in April.Judge Desmond Marrinan told Lynch it was "highly likely" he will go to jail when he is sentenced in April.
Mr Long also admitted driving without insurance. Mr Lynch also admitted driving without insurance.
A prosecution barrister said the incident began when Lynch swerved to avoid a garda roadblock on the Donegal side of the border.A prosecution barrister said the incident began when Lynch swerved to avoid a garda roadblock on the Donegal side of the border.
He had already been fined and disqualified for that offence.He had already been fined and disqualified for that offence.
Judge Marrinan said the case was "a tragedy for everyone", and extended his sincere sympathies to the Long family.Judge Marrinan said the case was "a tragedy for everyone", and extended his sincere sympathies to the Long family.