Douglas man denies causing death by dangerous driving

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.