KILDARE COURT: Man is sent for trial over fatal pedestrian accident on M7 near Newbridge and Naas
A man was sent for trial to Naas Circuit Court in connection with the accidental death of a young teacher.
Thomas Murray, 68, whose address was given as 24 Edenmore Avenue, Coolock, Dublin 5, was initially prosecuted at Naas district Court for allegedly failing to stop at the scene of an accident at Lewistown, between Newbridge and Naas, on September 24, 2022.
The accident claimed the life of 24 year old Brendan Fitzpatrick.
A previous court hearing was told that the deceased was walking on the motorway and was struck by one vehicle ,which remained at the scene.
She said it will be alleged that the deceased was struck by another car which left.
A third car stayed at the scene.
The court also heard that Mr Fitzpatrick was pronounced dead at around 5am.
A family liaison officer had been appointed by the gardaí to keep the family of the deceased informed of any case developments.
Replying to a question from Judge Desmond Zaidan, Sgt Dave Hanrahan said family members were not in attendance for the hearing.
The case was sent to the circuit court by Judge Zaidan. The judge said that if there is any CCTV evidence, it should be forwarded to the defence.