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Truck driver distraught at scene, cyclist death trial hears

Date
2022-05-26

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

During the trial of 29‑year‑old truck driver David Morrissey, the court heard that he was in a distressed state when Gardaí arrived at the N11 accident site where 19‑year‑old cyclist Harry Boland was killed. Morrissey, who drives an eight‑wheel truck on round trips between quarries and construction sites, claimed he had checked his mirrors, moved into the left lane, and turned left at a red light that turned green. He stopped, jumped out, and saw Boland severely injured. Boland suffered a cardiac arrest at the scene and died at St Vincent's Hospital. The truck and bicycle were found defect‑free. A forensic collision analyst noted grind marks on the road from the bike's handlebars and wheels. The trial continues tomorrow. The unnamed accused pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Truck driver distraught at scene, cyclist death trial hears. Charges or matters: driving without due care and attention, thereby causing the death of 19-year-old cyclist Harry Boland from Leeson Park in Donnybrook, Dublin, at the junction of Greenfield Park and the Stillorgan Road near RTE on the afternoon of April 18, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

April 18, 2018 Other
2022-05-26 Publication

Case subjects

Unnamed accused

Accused

Charges: driving without due care and attention, thereby causing the death of 19-year-old cyclist Harry Boland from Leeson Park in Donnybrook, Dublin, at the junction of Greenfield Park and the Stillorgan Road near RTE on the afternoon of April 18, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty