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Mom of 2 Dies After Being Struck by Her Own Parked Car on Steep Hill in Freak Accident: Reports
A mother of two has died after being run over by her own car
Denise Morey of Cork City, Ireland, died on Friday, July 4, after being in the hospital for 11 days
On June 23, Morey was struck by her car after it rolled backwards on top of her after she parked it on a steep hillA mother of two has died after being run over by her own car.
According to the Irish Times, Denise Morey of Cork City, Ireland, died on Friday, July 4 after being in the hospital for 11 days.
The 60-year-old sustained serious injuries after her vehicle, which she parked on a steep hill, suddenly rolled backwards on top of her.
According to the outlet, Morey died at Cork University Hospital (CUH) where she had been in the ICU since June 23.
According to the Irish Independent, Morey was a mother of two, grandmother and a carer.
PEOPLE has contacted the state police force of the Republic of Ireland for comment.
In a death notice on a statement read, 'MOREY (Cork) On 4th July 2025, peacefully, after a tragic accident, in the presence of her loving family and in the tender and exceptional care of the I.C.U. Ward at Cork University Hospital, DENISE, late of Killmore Road, Knocknaheeny.'
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'Dearly beloved wife of Billy, much loved mother of Samantha and the late Bernard and adored nan of Nicole, Reece, Zach and Jake,' the notice continued.
'Sadly missed by her loving husband, family, brothers, sisters, relatives, neighbours and a close circle of friends,' the post added, sharing that Morey's funeral is set to take place on July 8.
A Requiem Mass will also take place on July 9 at 11.00am in St. Mary's on the Hill Church, Knocknaheeny, while the funeral will follow afterwards at St. Catherine's Cemetery, Kilcully.
Per Irish Independent, a woman described Morey as an 'exceptional carer' towards elderly people.
A couple also said Morey was 'a carer of the highest standards and regularly put the needs of others before her own.'
Meanwhile, another person added that the mother of two was the 'salt of the earth,' 'a lovely, lovely person' and a 'darling wife, mum and gran.'
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