Ireland Man sent for trial over fatal pedestrian accident on M7 near Newbridge and Naas
On 24 September 2022 Brendan Fitzpatrick, a 24-year-old man described as a young teacher, was struck while walking on the M7 at Lewistown, between Newbridge and Naas, County Kildare, and was pronounced dead at around 5am. Thomas Murray, a 68-year-old man, was initially prosecuted at Naas District Court for allegedly failing to stop at the scene of an accident. At a later hearing Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case to the circuit court and said any CCTV evidence should be forwarded to the defence. The latest reported development is that on 20 November 2023 Thomas Murray was sent for trial to Naas Circuit Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court20 Nov
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Thomas Murray, 68, was sent for trial to Naas Circuit Court in connection with the accidental death of a young teacher.
- The deceased was Brendan Fitzpatrick, a 24-year-old man.
- Where
- The accident happened at Lewistown on the M7, between Newbridge and Naas, County Kildare.
- When
- The accident happened on 24 September 2022.
- Brendan Fitzpatrick was pronounced dead at around 5am.
- Cause
- Brendan Fitzpatrick was walking on the motorway when he was struck by a vehicle.
- Accounts differ on which car left the scene: one says the vehicle that struck him remained there, while another says it will be alleged he was struck by a car that left.
- Other details
- A third car stayed at the scene.
- Investigation
- Gardaí appointed a family liaison officer to keep the deceased's family informed of case developments.
- Charges
- Thomas Murray was initially prosecuted at Naas District Court for allegedly failing to stop at the scene of an accident.
- In court
- Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case to the circuit court.
- Judge Zaidan said any CCTV evidence should be forwarded to the defence.
- On 20 November 2023 Thomas Murray was sent for trial to Naas Circuit Court.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man was sent for trial to Naas Circuit Court in connection with the death of a young teacher. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe accident claimed the life of 24-year-old Brendan Fitzpatrick. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe accident happened at Lewistown, between Newbridge and Naas. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe accident happened on September 24, 2022. (kildarenow.com)
- whenMr Fitzpatrick was pronounced dead at around 5am. (kildarenow.com)
- causeThe deceased was walking on the motorway and was struck by one vehicle, which remained at the scene. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationGardaí appointed a family liaison officer to keep the family of the deceased informed of case developments. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeThe accused was initially prosecuted at Naas District Court for allegedly failing to stop at the scene of an accident. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeIt will be alleged that the deceased was struck by another car, which left. (kildarenow.com)
- courtJudge Desmond Zaidan sent the case to the circuit court. (kildarenow.com)
- courtJudge Zaidan said any CCTV evidence should be forwarded to the defence. (kildarenow.com)
- otherA third car stayed at the scene. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Nov2023KILDARE COURT: Man is sent for trial over fatal pedestrian accident on M7 near Newbridge and Naas
Reports that the accused was sent for trial to Naas Circuit Court, names the victim and the accused, and gives the accused's age and the location of the accident.
suspect, male, irish (judged from name)victim, Brendan Fitzpatrick, 24, male, irish (judged from name)Brendan Fitzpatrickaccused, Thomas Murray, 68, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Murray