Man extradited to Republic to stand trial in connection with deaths of two teenagers in car crash – The Irish News

A man has been extradited to the Republic to stand trial accused of dangerous driving and causing the deaths of two teenagers in Donegal almost eight years ago.

The unnamed 31-year-old man was first arrested on an extradition warrant more than two years ago, in connection with the deaths of Nathan Dixon-Gill (17) and 18-year-old Nathan Farrell.

The teenagers, from Buncrana, were murdered.a single vehicle accident near Quigley’s Point in Inishowen in April 2017. Three other men were injured.

In a statement, the PSNI reported that the man was extradited to the Republic on Tuesday, where he will be tried for the crime of reckless driving resulting in death.

This is in relation to a road traffic collision which occurred in Co Donegal in April 2017 and which resulted in the death of two people, added the PSNI.

He will also be tried for possession of a controlled drug for the purpose of sale and supply. This crime occurred in the Donegal area in July 2020. The man was arrested on September 15, 2022.

In a second extradition on Tuesday, a 41-year-old man was returned to Lithuania, where he had been sentenced to around three years in prison for a series of fraud offenses in 2016 and 2017. The man was arrested in the Armagh area in November 2024.

Sergeant Davey, of the International Police Unit, said: “The police service continues to work closely with our partners to locate, arrest and extradite those wanted in other jurisdictions.

“Our message is clear: Northern Ireland is not a safe haven for anyone trying to avoid arrest or the consequences of their actions. “We will relentlessly pursue anyone who attempts to delay or deny justice to crime victims.”