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Truck driver guilty of causing cyclist's death

Summary

David Morrissey, 29, of Glendale Meadow, Leixlip, was found guilty of causing the death of 19‑year‑old cyclist Harry Boland on 18 April 2018. The incident occurred at the junction of Greenfield Park and Stillorgan Road near RTÉ, where Boland was riding in the north‑bound cycle lane with a red light. Morrissey, driving a large DAF truck, turned left after the light turned green and Boland ended up under the truck, sustaining fatal injuries. The jury, after 3 h 35 m of deliberation, returned a 10‑to‑2 verdict. The prosecution argued Boland was visible from the cab, aided by wide‑angle mirrors, while the defence claimed the driver did not see him and that a blind spot was very small. The case was adjourned for sentencing on 20 June, with Morrissey remanded on continuing bail. David Morrissey pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Truck driver guilty of causing cyclist's death. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• April 18, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• June 20th Adjournment
• 2022-05-31 Publication

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Stage Trial

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