The trial of an Inishowen man charged with eight counts of dangerous driving causing death is expected to begin today.
Shaun Kelly appearing at an earlier court sitting. Pic copyright North West Newspics.
Shaun Kelly, 24, will appear before Judge John O’Hagan at Letterkenny Circuit Court to answer charges arising out of a road smash outside Clonmany in July 2010.
Seven of Mr Kelly’s friends were killed following the crash as well as a man returning home from playing bingo.
Defence barrister Peter Nolan told a court sitting last week that the trial could last a full week and perhaps go into a second week.
As well as emergency personnel who attended the scene of the crash, expert witnesses including engineers and forensic specialists are expected to be called.
Last week state barrister, Ms Patricia McLoughlin asked for the court to provide a German translator for one of her specialist witnesses.
A specific exhibits area has also been set aside within the courtroom for the case.
As well as Mr Kelly and his family, relatives of those who died in the crash are also expected to attend the trial.