In Dublin’s north district on Phibsborough Road, a fatal accident took place in October of the previous year, where a vehicle hit 66-year-old local woman, Carol Seery, causing her severe wounds that eventually led to her death, an inquest reported. Ms Seery, a Finglas resident, lost her life on October 4th after being hit by the car near Cross Guns Bridge while crossing the street. 23-year-old Michael McGuirk, from Cash Avenue, Crumlin, stood in court on charges for dangerously operating his vehicle, leading to Ms Seery’s death and creating a hazard.
Dr Cróna Gallagher, the leading coroner at Dublin District Coroner’s Court, initiated the inquest into Ms Seery’s demise on a Tuesday morning in a short session. Dr Gallagher confirmed Ms Seery’s death was due to the severe injuries sustained in the traffic incident, allowing her family to get a death certificate.
Gerry Seery, Ms Seery’s spouse and a retired law enforcement officer, identified his wife’s dead body at the crash location and shared this information with the court. After healthcare professionals had departed, he identified his wife to Gda Seamus Fogarty. Gda Fogarty, from Store Street Garda station, in his statement to the court said that he was informed about the incident on Phibsborough Road around 9.20pm. The following day, he identified Ms Seery’s body to pathologist Dr Heidi Okkers at the Dublin city morgue.
Inspector James Clavin requested Dr Gallagher to postpone the case, referring to the Coroner’s Act’s Section 25 (2) on account that somebody associated with Ms Seery’s death had been charged and is currently on trial. The adjournment was sanctioned by the coroner.
The intimation of the “genuine sympathies of the court” was sent towards the bereaved family by Dr Gallagher, who admitted that it was “a hard day” for members of the family.