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Student tells trial of witnessing death of cyclist

Summary

A UCD student, Quentin Guillemot, recounted witnessing the fatal collision of 19‑year‑old Harry Boland with a construction truck driven by David Morrisey on the N11 at Greenfield Park on 18 April 2018. Guillemot described the scene: the lights turned green, Boland's bike was to the left of the truck, and the truck turned left into Greenfield Park. He said the truck's left side first touched Boland's handlebars, destabilising the cyclist, who then fell beneath the truck as it continued turning. Another witness, Jason McMahon, noted the truck's front corner struck the bike first, while Grainne Butler observed the cyclist fall as the truck turned. The incident led to Boland's death at St Vincent's Hospital. Morrisey is on trial in the Dublin Circuit Court, pleading not guilty to driving without due care and attention, which caused Boland's death. The trial is ongoing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Student tells trial of witnessing death of cyclist. Charges or matters: driving without due care and attention, thereby causing Mr Boland's death on April 18th 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• April 18 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 18th 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2022-05-25 Publication

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