Teacher denies causing death of American mum in hotel crash during 'special' trip to Ireland

"Her trip to Ireland was "long-awaited" and "special" during which she intended to explore her heritage"

"An American woman has denied causing the death of a fellow US citizen in a fatal collision with a car at a north coast hotel."

"Cathy Stewart pleaded not guilty to a single charge of causing the death of Allison Eichner by dangerous driving at a brief arraignment hearing before Antrim Crown Court."

An American woman denied causing the death of a fellow US citizen after a fatal collision with a car at a north coast hotel. Cathy Stewart pleaded not guilty to a single charge of causing the death of Allison Eichner by dangerous driving. The not-guilty plea was entered at a brief arraignment hearing before Antrim Crown Court. The deceased had described her trip to Ireland as "long-awaited" and "special" and had intended to explore her heritage while visiting. The case is proceeding through the court system under the single dangerous-driving count.

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