Danny Connors charged with dangerous driving causing death of James Forde in Limerick hit-and-run
Danny Connors, 30, was charged with eight offences including dangerous driving causing the death of James Forde (50s) after driving a red Ford Focus at speed through a pedestrian crossing outside a primary school on Ennis Road, Limerick, on 26 November 2024. He was remanded in custody at Limerick District Court after bail was refused.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested27 Nov
- Charged27 Nov
3 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatA man in his 50s was fatally injured in a hit-and-run collision (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe car involved was a maroon-coloured Ford Focus with registration 141 C 3717 (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe car failed to remain at the scene (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 30s was arrested in relation to the incident (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe pedestrian who died was named as James Forde, aged in his 50s. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 30s was charged in connection with the hit-and-run collision. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim was allegedly struck by a maroon Ford Focus on the Ennis Road shortly before 2pm on Tuesday. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe vehicle allegedly failed to remain at the scene of the collision. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatJames Forde died at University Hospital Limerick on Tuesday. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatJames Forde was in his 50s and from Shannamore Park, Clareview, Limerick city. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMr Forde was walking at Ennis Road when a car struck him shortly before 2pm. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMr Forde died at University Hospital Limerick. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe car failed to remain at the scene but was later recovered. (irishtimes.com)
- whatDanny Connors was charged with eight offences arising from the fatal hit-and-run. (irishtimes.com)
- whatConnors is facing one count of dangerous driving causing the death of James Forde (50s). (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe collision took place on Ennis Road in Limerick city (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe victim was from Shannamore Park in Clareview. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe collision occurred beside JFK junior school and Our Lady of the Rosary Church. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred at Ennis Road, Limerick, outside a primary school. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe collision occurred shortly before 2pm on Tuesday (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe car has since been recovered (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationEnnis Road is closed pending examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe arrested man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in the Southern Region (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and road users with camera footage including dash cam (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe suspect had been arrested the previous day and detained at a Garda station in the southern region. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe car involved in the incident has been recovered. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA man in his 30s was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the fatal collision. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationConnors later met gardaí by appointment at his home and made admissions under caution. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe man was charged by gardaí on Wednesday evening. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeConnors faces three counts of dangerous driving. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeConnors is charged with driving without insurance and driving without a driving licence. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe suspect is due to appear before Limerick District Court on Thursday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe man is due to appear before Limerick District Court on Thursday. (irishtimes.com)
- courtConnors was remanded in custody to appear before Limerick District Court on 3 December for DPP directions. (irishtimes.com)
- otherJames Forde is survived by his mother Anne, nine siblings, and a large extended family. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHis family paid tribute to first responders, gardaí, and UHL staff for their dedicated care. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 28 Nov2024Man charged over fatal hit-and-run outside Limerick primary school
First report of the charging and bail hearing. Details the eight offences, the alleged sequence of events, CCTV evidence, Connors' admissions under caution, and his remand in custody pending DPP directions on 3 December 2024.
victim, James Forde, 50s, male, irish (judged from name)James Fordeaccused, Danny Connors, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Danny Connors - 28 Nov2024Man due to appear in court in Limerick in connection with fatal hit and run
Names the victim as James Forde, provides the specific location (Ennis Road, Clareview), confirms the suspect was charged on Wednesday evening and is due before Limerick District Court, and notes the car was recovered after failing to remain at the scene.
victim, James Forde, 50s, male, irish (judged from name)James Fordesuspect, 30s, male - 27 Nov2024Man, 30s, charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run
Names the victim as James Forde from Shannamore Park, Clareview, confirms the vehicle as a maroon Ford Focus, notes the collision occurred beside JFK junior school and Our Lady of the Rosary Church, states the car has been recovered, and confirms the suspect is due before Limerick District Court on Thursday morning.
victim, James Forde, 50s, male, irish (judged from name)James Fordesuspect, 30s, male - 27 Nov2024Man, 50s, killed in horrific hit-and-run collision as gardai make arrest
Reports the initial arrest of a man in his 30s, provides the car registration (141 C 3717), confirms the vehicle was maroon-coloured and has been recovered, and notes Ennis Road is closed for forensic examination. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage.
victim, 50s, malesuspect, 30s, male