Woman (30s) charged in relation to fatal St Stephen's Day hit and run
A woman has been charged in relation to a hit-and-run incident that killed a husband and wife on St Stephen's Day.
Anthony 'Anto' Hogg (40) and Georgina Hogg Moore (39) were struck crossing the road near Whitestown in
Dublin
15 on December 26th at 5.45pm.
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Husband and wife killed in Dublin hit-and-run had been set to celebrate anniversary, joint-funeral told
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Ms Hogg Moore was pronounced dead at the scene while Mr Hogg was taken for treatment to Connolly Memorial Hospital, where he died several hours later.
The couple's teenage daughter was with them at the time and witnessed the collision. She was not injured. A teenage son was not with them at the time.
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A man, aged 40 years who was arrested on Wednesday morning in connection with this investigation and was released without charge. A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The woman was charged and was released on bail and is due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court on June 17th. Investigations are ongoing.
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