Man charged with dangerous driving after teen Rory O'Connor killed in Listowel hit-and-run

Alan Browne, 37, faces four charges including dangerous driving causing death after 17-year-old Rory O'Connor was struck by a van in Listowel, Co Kerry.

Kerry man remanded in custody over fatal Listowel collision

A 37-year-old man has been remanded in custody after appearing before Cork District Court on Monday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Listowel, Co Kerry, limerickleader.ie reports.

Alan Browne, of Elmsdale Crescent, Birmingham, UK, but originally from Skehenerin, Listowel, faces four charges arising from the incident in which 17-year-old Rory O'Connor was killed. The collision occurred shortly after 3am on Saturday on the N69 at Dromin Upper, Listowel.

Browne faces a charge of dangerous driving causing death, as well as driving under the influence of an intoxicant to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the vehicle. He is also charged with having no insurance and no driving licence at the relevant time.

Sergeant Joe O'Sullivan gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution, telling the court that Browne made no reply when the charge was put to him following a caution at 8.55pm on Sunday. No bail application was made. Judge David Waters remanded Browne in custody to appear before Listowel District Court on 1 October.

Rory O'Connor, from Athea in west Limerick, was struck by a van and pronounced deceased at the scene. He had celebrated his 17th birthday the day before his death. A fifth-year student at a secondary school in Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick, he was a keen hurling supporter at both local and national level.

A requiem Mass for Rory took place on Monday as proceedings got under way in court.

The N69 between Cahirdown Roundabout and the townland of Derry, both in Listowel, was closed in the aftermath of the collision to allow Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to examine the scene. Local diversions were put in place during the closure.

Gardaí have appealed to motorists who may have camera footage or dash cam recording of the incident to make it available to investigators. Anyone with information is asked to contact Listowel Garda Station at (068) 50820, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

Source: Irish Independent