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Jury considering verdict in trial of truck driver accused of causing cyclist's death

Summary

The jury in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court case against truck driver David Morrissey (29) was sent home after 2 hours and 33 minutes of deliberation. Morrissey is accused of causing the death of 19‑year‑old cyclist Harry Boland on 18 April 2018 at a junction near RTÉ. The prosecution alleges he failed to use mirrors and turn with due care, while the defence argues Boland may have fallen off his bike and was not wearing a helmet. The jury will resume tomorrow morning. David Morrissey pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury considering verdict in trial of truck driver accused of causing cyclist's death. 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 RTÉ, on the afternoon of April 18, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• April 18, 2018 Other
• 2022-05-30 Publication

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