Man remanded in custody charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run in Listowel
Alan Browne, a 37-year-old man, has been remanded in custody following a fatal hit-and-run incident in Listowel that resulted in the death of 17-year-old Rory O'Connor. Browne faces multiple charges, including dangerous driving causing death and driving without insurance or a license.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues of road safety and the legal consequences of reckless driving and failure to remain at the scene of an accident.
A man has been remanded in custody charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Listowel.
37-year-old Alan Browne of Elmsdale Crescent, Birmingham, UK but who's originally from Skehenerin Listowel, appeared before Listowel District Court this morning.
He is charged in relation to a fatal hit-and-run incident in Listowel early on Saturday morning in which 17-year-old Rory O'Connor from Athea died.
17-year-old Rory O'Connor from Athea was walking on the N69 at Dromin Upper near Listowel shortly after 3 o'clock on Saturday morning. He had celebrated his 17th birthday the day before.
Rory O'Connor was struck by a van, which failed to remain at the scene; the vehicle has since been found by Garda .
The teenage boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
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