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Driver Who Killed Two Teens in High-Speed Crash Awaits Sentencing

Anthony McGinn, 61, admitted to dangerous driving that caused the deaths of Kiea McCann and Dlava Mohamed, with sentencing set for May 14, 2025.

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Overview

  • Anthony McGinn pleaded guilty to driving at over 90mph in a 50mph zone, causing a crash that killed two teenage girls and injured another in July 2023.
  • The victims, best friends Kiea McCann and Dlava Mohamed, were en route to a school formal when McGinn ignored pleas from passengers to slow down.
  • Dashcam footage of the crash was shown in court, prompting emotional reactions from the victims' families, who shared harrowing impact statements.
  • Dlava's sister, Avin Mohamed, survived but suffered severe injuries and expressed lasting guilt for inviting her sister to the event.
  • McGinn, who has expressed remorse and apologized in court, is scheduled to be sentenced on May 14, 2025, at Monaghan Circuit Court.