A woman killed in a tragic traffic incident in Co Donegal has been named as Patricia McBrearty.
Mrs McBrearty, who was in her 80s, died after she was struck by a lorry in the village of St Johnston yesterday afternoon.
The rural village has been plunged into sadness following the sudden death of the popular mother and grandmother who lived just yards from where the tragedy occurred at Church Street off the village’s Main Street at 2pm.
One neighbour said a “veil of darkness had covered the village” since Mrs McBrearty’s tragic passing.
The much loved lady was the fourth person to die on Donegal’s roads in just six days.
Mrs McBrearty was predeceased by her late husband Paddy and is survived by her son Brian, daughters Tina and Susie as well as her grandchildren and much loved larger circle of family and friends.
Her funeral details have yet to be confirmed.
The woman’s death bring to twelve the number of people who have been killed on Donegal’s roads so far this year – two more than all of last year.
The week of carnage began on Saturday night last at 11.15pm when two cousins were involved in a single vehicle collision at Cross, Quigley’s Point.
The front seat passenger in the car, sixteen-year-old Kian Dawson died at the scene.
His cousin Eoghan, aged 20, was rushed to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast to be treated for critical injuries sustained in the crash.
However, Eoghan unfortunately passed away on Tuesday.
A two vehicle collision on Sunday morning last at Inver in south Donegal resulted in an 87 year old woman being rushed to Sligo University Hospital with serious injuries.
Tragically, Ms Elizabeth Cave, a well-known and popular woman from Donegal Town, passed away as a result of her injuries on Wednesday.
A man from Austria has since been charged with dangerous driving in connection with the crash which resulted in Ms Cave’s death.
Meanwhile, Gardai are still appealing for any witnesses to yesterday’s tragedy to come forward.
A Garda spokesperson said “Any road users who have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were in the vicinity of St. Johnston at the time of the collision are asked to make this footage available to the investigating Gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 916 7100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”
