Douglas man accused of causing death by dangerous driving committed

34-year-old will next appear at the Court of General Gaol Delivery

Committal proceedings against a Douglas man accused of causing death by dangerous driving have taken place.

Jackson Joseph Paul, of Palace Road, appeared at Douglas Courthouse today (23 April).

The 34-year-old entered a not guilty plea to the charge on a previous appearance.

Twenty-nine-year-old Jordan Thomas sustained fatal injuries following a road traffic collision on Harbour Road in Onchan on 25 February.

Mr Paul will next appear at the Court of General Gaol Delivery on a date yet to be set.

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Update:

In March 2025 Mr Paul was given permission to appeal his conviction and sentence. 

In January 2026 Mr Paul’s conviction was quashed and a retrial was ordered. 

A seven-day trial took place in September 2026. 

On 10 September a jury recorded a unanimous not guilty verdict to the charge of causing death by dangerous driving and the proceedings against Mr Paul were formally discharged.