Driver accused of causing death of teenage boy

A Dublin man is to stand trial accused of careless driving causing the death of a 14-year-old boy during a suspected hit-and-run incident almost two years ago.

Conor Hickey, St Attracta Rd, Cabra, was hit by a vehicle at the junction of St Eithne Rd and Fassaugh Rd on Dec 2, 2011.

The second-year pupil had been on his way to meet a friend when he was struck and died in hospital the following day.