34-year-old will stand trial
A Douglas man will stand trial after being accused of causing death by dangerous driving.
Jackson Joseph Paul, of Palace Road, appeared at Douglas Courthouse today (19 March).
The 34-year-old entered a not guilty plea to the charge.
Twenty-nine-year-old Jordan Thomas sustained fatal injuries following a road traffic collision on Harbour Road in Onchan on 25 February.
Committal proceedings – where the case is elevated to the Court of General Gaol Delivery – will take place on 23 April; Mr Paul has been bailed until that date.
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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.
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