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Irish Times
2 days ago
- Irish Times
Family of woman killed after being struck by motorcyclist successfully appeal decision not to prosecute
The family of a woman who was killed after being struck by a motorcyclist in Dublin city more than three years ago has been successful in its appeal of an original decision not to prosecute. Marie Pollard, a retired nurse from Castlegar, Co Galway , was struck by a motorcyclist while on foot at the junction of Eden Quay and Beresford Place in Dublin 1 on the morning of November 9th, 2022. The 62-year-old mother of three, originally from Co Meath , was seriously injured following the collision and was brought to the Mater Hospital, where she died two days later from a traumatic head injury. The driver of the motorcycle was uninjured and did not require medical treatment. READ MORE A decision was initially made by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) not to prosecute the motorcyclist which was ultimately appealed by Ms Pollard's family. A sitting of Dublin District Coroner's Court heard on Wednesday that, following a review, a decision has been made by the DPP to prosecute. Detective Inspector Ken Hoare told coroner Dr Clare Keane that criminal proceedings have now been instituted and a trial has been set for July 2026. Dr Keane adjourned Ms Pollard's inquest until criminal proceedings have been completed. Separately, an inquest into the death of Theresa Clarke, who died after being struck by a cyclist in south Dublin in June 2024, has been adjourned for a further six months. Theresa Clarke died five days after being struck by a cyclist in Ranelagh. Photograph: Colin Keegan The 73-year-old was involved in putting up posters for the local elections at the time of the collision on the night of June 4th on Ranelagh Road in Dublin 6. Ms Clarke, a mother of three from Knocklyon, died in Beaumont Hospital from a traumatic head injury five days after the collision. Dr Keane heard that an investigation file is still in progress and gardaí are awaiting the submission of the forensic collision report into the death.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Police investigate hit-and-run on Hwy 89 that left woman, 35, dead on shoulder of road
OPP released images of a white SUV believed to have been travelling closely behind a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Highway 89 near 5th Sideroad on Sun., July 13, 2025. Nottawasaga provincial police are hoping to speak with a potential witness to a fatal hit-and-run on Highway 89 in Innisfil. The deadly collision happened on Sun., July 13 sometime after 2 a.m. Police believe the woman was walking near 5th Sideroad when she was struck by a blue passenger vehicle heading east on Highway 89. The vehicle left the scene, but has since been located by investigators. The driver has yet to come forward. The victim's body was discovered about an hour after the collision on the shoulder of the highway. She has since been identified as a 35-year-old from Richmond Hill. Police are appealing to the public for help identifying the driver. They have also identified a white SUV that was seen travelling closely behind the involved vehicle at the time of the collision. Police believe the SUV driver could hold valuable information and wish to speak with that individual. Anyone who can help with the case is urged to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to leave an anonymous tip that could result in a $2,000 reward.
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Motorcyclist to face trial over pedestrian's death after successful appeal by family
A motorcyclist is to go on trial next year in relation to a fatal collision with a pedestrian in Dublin city centre three years ago after the victim's family successfully appealed a decision of the DPP that there should be no criminal prosecution arising from her death. Marie Farragher Pollard (62), from Bruckey, Castlegar, Co Galway, sustained fatal injuries in the incident which occurred at around 10.40am at the junction of Eden Quay and Beresford Place, Dublin 1, on November 9th, 2022. Advertisement The retired nurse and married mother of three, who came originally from The Neale, Co Mayo, died two days later at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin where she had been rushed by ambulance for treatment for her injuries. The driver of the motorcycle was uninjured and did not require medical treatment. A sitting of Dublin District Coroner's Court on Wednesday heard an application by gardaí for an adjournment of the inquest into Ms Farragher Pollard's death under Section 25 (2) of the Coroners Act as criminal proceedings had been commenced in the case. Detective Inspector Ken Hoare told the coroner, Clare Keane, that the case was listed for trial in July 2026. Advertisement Dr Keane granted the application and adjourned the inquest until a date to be determined on completion of related criminal proceedings. The coroner had previously been informed at a hearing of the inquest last January that Ms Farragher Pollard's family had appealed the decision of the DPP in relation to the Garda file on the fatal incident. The original direction that there should be no prosecution arising from the pedestrian's death has now been reversed. Ms Farragher Pollard, who had worked as a theatre nurse at University Hospital Galway until her retirement in 2020, was struck by the motorcycle while she was visiting Dublin to attend an exhibition. Advertisement At the opening of her inquest in June 2023, her husband, Tom Pollard, gave evidence of formally identifying his wife's body. The results of a postmortem showed Ms Farragher Pollard had died as a result of a traumatic head injury. Tributes paid to the nurse following her death described her as a 'bright light' who was known for her charity work with Concern in Thailand and Bangladesh in the 1980s. Dominic McSorley, the then chief executive of Concern, said Ms Farragher Pollard was a 'compassionate, caring and professional' charity worker who 'was loved by all, including the refugees and communities she worked with.' 'Marie fitted in easily and effortlessly everywhere she worked,' said Mr McSorley.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Deadly hit-and-run on Highway 89 remains under investigation
OPP released images of a white SUV believed to have been travelling closely behind a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Highway 89 near 5th Sideroad on Sun., July 13, 2025. Nottawasaga provincial police are hoping to speak with a potential witness to a fatal hit-and-run on Highway 89 in Innisfil. The deadly collision happened on Sun., July 13 sometime after 2 a.m. Police believe the woman was walking near 5th Sideroad when she was struck by a blue passenger vehicle heading east on Highway 89. The vehicle left the scene, but has since been located by investigators. The driver has yet to come forward. The victim's body was discovered about an hour after the collision on the shoulder of the highway. She has since been identified as a 35-year-old from Richmond Hill. Police are appealing to the public for help identifying the driver. They have also identified a white SUV that was seen travelling closely behind the involved vehicle at the time of the collision. Police believe the SUV driver could hold valuable information and wish to speak with that individual. Anyone who can help with the case is urged to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to leave an anonymous tip that could result in a $2,000 reward.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Devon Simmonds: Middleton crash victim named after murder arrest
A 15-year-old boy killed in a crash involving an electric bike and a car has been named as Devon Manchester Police (GMP) said its officers were called to reports of a collision on Rowrah Crescent in Middleton shortly before 12:00 BST on teenager was declared dead at the scene.A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident, GMP said. The force said detectives were also looking into an alleged theft - over which another 15-year-old boy has been arrested - before the fatal Ch Insp Christopher Dean said: "This terrible incident has seen the death of a teenage boy, and we are working hard to establish the full facts of this case, in what is the very early stages of an investigation." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
