Man jailed as “sole survivor” of crash in which his dangerous driving caused death of friend, spared increased jail sentence

A Kildare man jailed for dangerous driving causing the death of one of his best friends has been spared an increased jail sentence despite an appeal by prosecutors.

Keith Jackson Fleming (26), with an address at Glenshane, Kilteel, Co Kildare, had pleaded guilty at Naas Circuit Criminal Court to dangerous driving causing the death of Dara Cottuli at Old Milltown, Kill, in the county on November 28, 2015. He also pleaded guilty to driving without a license or insurance and failing to give a sample.