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A JURY returned a verdict of acci- dental death in the case of a woman who died last year following a road traffic accident near Daragh.
76-year-old Mary McGuane died on September 23, 2007 after she was struck by a motorbike while out Weenies
The coroners court in Ennis heard last Wednesday that Garda Frank Ryan arrived on the scene of the ac- cident at approximately 12pm. Ms McGuane’s body was identified by her son-in-law, Michael Ryan and was removed to Ennis General Hos- pital shortly afterwards.
Pathologist Dr Elizabeth Mulcahy told the court that analysis of blood revealed no evidence of alcohol in Ms McGuane’s body.
Dr Mulcahy told the court that death was due to extensive injuries including transection of the spine consistent with the deceased being involved in a road traffic accident.
Advising the jury on their options, County Coroner Isobel O’Dea said, “*T put it to you that the only appropri- ate verdict is a verdict of accidental death. I extend my deep sympathy to Mary McGuane’s family and ex- tended family.”
The foreman of the jury said mem-
bers were all agreed on a verdict of accidental death.
On behalf of the Garda, Supt Gabri- el O’Gara extended his sympathy to Ms McGuane’s family.