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Arrest after Haslingden man dies in car crash
4:51pm Wednesday 27th August 2008
A HASLINGDEN man involved in a crash in Scotland which left his friend dead has been charged with stealing a car.
Patrick Gilheaney, 26, appeared in private on petition at Portree Sheriff Court today.
He faced a charge of theft of a vehicle from Haslingden on Sunday - the day of the accident - but made no plea or declaration.
Derek Maxwell, 36, of Hillside Road, was killed in the crash on the A87 in the Isle of Skye.
A third passenger in the car, Patrick’s nephew, 16-year-old Joseph Gilheaney, of Manchester Road, received minor leg injuries but is back recovering at his home in Haslingden.
Meanwhile, Gilheaney was remanded in custody and will appear in court again next week.
He was arrested following a crash on the Kyleakin to Broadford road.
Northern Constabulary said inquiries into the accident were continuing, but confirmed they had traced a third vehicle - a Land Rover Freelander - which failed to stop after the incident and was the subject to a previous appeal.
Tessa Roberts, of Manchester Road - a long time friend of Mr Maxwell, said he would be deeply missed by all of his family and friends.
She said: “He lived with my boyfriend’s mum - he was a lovely person.
"He was funny and loving and he wouldn’t hurt no one.
“I’ve known him a long time. I used to go drinking with him.”
Mr Maxwell’s family are collecting donations which will go towards flowers and Alcoholics Anonymous.
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