Motorcyclist seriously injured in Dublin checkpoint collision dies in hospital
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The motorcyclist that was seriously injured following a collision at a Dublin speed checkpoint last month has died in hospital.
Izzet Can Berber was seriously injured in the collision on the R132 at Lissenhall near Swords on May 11th. Garda Kevin Flatley became the 90th officer to die on duty in Ireland after he was struck by the motorcyclist during the collision.
Mr Berber had remained in a critical condition in Beaumont Hospital since the crash but died on Saturday night. In a statement to Dublin Live this morning, his wife Caitriona said: "He passed away peacefully holding my hand on Saturday night. He was an amazing husband and even more amazing father to his son and two stepchildren.
"And we are internally grateful to all our friends and family for the support over the last three weeks and also want to thank the doctors and nurses in ICU who did everything in their power to save him and support our family though his time there."
A garda spokesperson said this morning: "The motorcyclist (a man aged in his 30's) involved in a fatal road traffic collision on the R132 at Lissenhall near Swords, North Dublin, on Sunday, 11th May 2025, was pronounced deceased at Beaumont Hospital yesterday evening, Saturday 31st May 2025.
"Garda Family Liaison Officers are providing ongoing support and information to both families involved. Investigations are ongoing."
Garda Flatley's funeral mass took place in Balbriggan on May 16th, followed by burial in Newcastle. The officer had 26 years experience on the force.
The Church of St Peter and Paul was full and more than 1,000 people viewed the funeral mass on giant screens outside – including hundreds of fellow gardai from all over the country.
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