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ITV News
2 days ago
- ITV News
Two pedestrians killed after being hit by a car in Reading
Two pedestrians have died after being hit by a car in Reading. Two women, aged 68 and 72, were struck by a blue Volkswagen Tiguan and died at the scene. The fatal crash happened just before 8am on Friday 27th June on Peppard Road, close to the junction with Cedar Wood Crescent in Caversham. A 47-year-old woman from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and remains in custody, at this time. Thames Valley Police has launched an investigation and is appealing for witnesses. Investigating officer PS Matthew Cadmore, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: 'Firstly, I want to express my deepest condolences to the families of those who tragically died in this collision. 'An investigation has been launched and we have already made an arrest. 'I am appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident and hasn't already come forward, to please get in touch. 'I am also appealing to anyone with dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell footage, or any information that may assist our investigation, to please contact us."
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Irish Independent
Monaghan gardaí crack down on illegal tints and road offences as motorists fined en route to Donegal International Rally
Officers attached to the county's Roads Policing Unit stopped and examined a string of vehicles which were en route to the three day annual car race. A large number of those that were pulled in included vehicles with excessive window tinting. Follow Independent Monaghan on Facebook 'Monaghan Roads Policing Unit were conducting checkpoints monitoring the large volumes of traffic heading for the Donegal Rally,' said a garda spokesperson. 'A number of vehicles were stopped with illegal tints. 'Effects of illegal tints reduce visibility, especially at night or in low light conditions and can hinder a driver's ability to see other road users and pedestrians, increasing the risk of collisions.' One of those to fall under the scrutiny of gardaí was also found to have no NCT, resulting in its seizure. Gardaí released an image of a black Lexus which had no NCT in a detection that will see its driver being hit with a fine and penalty points. 'Other offences for speeding and non-display of N plates were also detected,' added the spokesperson. 'Fixed charge penalty notices will be issued to the drivers.'
Sunday World
7 days ago
- Sunday World
Triathlon event held in memory of tragic Garda Kevin Flatley
The motorcyclist was rushed to Beaumont Hospital and passed away from his injuries on May 30. Members of the gardaí pay tribute to Garda Kevin Flatley at the Fingal Triathalon in Skerries, Co Dublin. Photo: Arthur Carron Members of the gardaí pay tribute to Garda Kevin Flatley at the Fingal Triathalon in Skerries, Co Dublin. Photo: Arthur Carron The triathlon club of which the late Garda Kevin Flatley was a member have honoured their teammate by riding his racing bikes for a triathlon event. Garda Flatley died last month after being struck by a motorbike on the R132 at Lissenhall in Dublin on May 11. A tribute was also read out at the triathlon for the 49-year-old father-of-two, who was a keen runner and had previously completed a half Ironman endurance event. A member of the Roads Policing Unit in Dublin Castle, Garda Flatley was conducting roadside speed checks when the road traffic accident happened. Members of the gardaí pay tribute to Garda Kevin Flatley at the Fingal Triathalon in Skerries, Co Dublin. Photo: Arthur Carron News in 90 Seconds - June 22nd The motorcyclist was rushed to Beaumont Hospital and passed away from his injuries on May 30. A keen fitness enthusiast and dedicated community volunteer, Garda Flatley was a member of the Fingal Triathlon Club. On Sunday the club hosted the Fingal Triathlon in which some 600 adults and 200 juniors took part in the multi-discipline race involving swimming, cycling and running. The event began at Red Island in Skerries, with a tribute read out in honour of Garda Flatley, followed by a poignant minute's silence with many of his garda colleagues present. Members of the Fingal Triathlon club later rode Garda Flatley's racing bikes in a touching tribute to their clubmate. They were flanked by local gardaí on bicycles and escorted by two motorcyclists from the Roads Policing Unit in Dublin Castle. A procession later took place in Skerries town centre with a guard of honour held. The Triathlon Sprint saw participants take on a 750m swim, a 20km cycle along the coastline, and finishing off with a 5km run. At his funeral last month, the congregation was told how Garda Flatley always focused on helping people which extended beyond his workplace and was 'always the first to offer support to community groups' and to volunteer. This included his work with the Special Olympics, O'Dwyers Gaa club, and the Fingal Triathlon Club where he was race director in 2013. His racing achievements included completing a half-Ironman triathlon and many other multi-discipline endurance races around the country. The funeral, attended by President Michael D. Higgins, Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris, was told that Garda Flatley had been a family man who died in the service of the state keeping the roads safe. He started his career at Pearse Street Garda Station, where he was a valued and respected member of his unit, before moving to Blanchardstown garda station in 2002. He later transferred to the Roads Policing Unit in 2018.
Irish Independent
7 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Triathlon event held in memory of killed Garda Kevin Flatley
A tribute was also read out for the 49-year-old father-of-two who was a keen runner and had previously completed a half iron man endurance event. Garda Flatley died last month after being struck by a motorbike on the R132 at Lissenhall on May 11. A member of the Roads Policing Unit in Dublin Castle, Garda Flatley was conducting roadside speed checks when the road traffic collision happened. The motorcyclist was rushed to Beaumont Hospital and passed away from his injuries on May 30. A keen fitness enthusiast and dedicated community volunteer, Garda Flatley was a member of the Fingal Triathlon Club. On Sunday the club hosted the Fingal Triathlon in which some 600 adults and 200 juniors took part in the multi-discipline race involving swimming, cycling and running. The event began at Red Island in Skerries, with a tribute read out in honour of Garda Flatley, followed by a poignant minutes silence with many of his garda colleagues present. Members of the Fingal Triathlon club later rode Garda Flatley's racing bikes in a touching tribute to their clubmate. They were flanked by local gardaí on bicycles and escorted by two motorcyclists from the Roads Policing Unit in Dublin Castle. A procession later took place in Skerries town centre with a guard of honour held. The Triathlon Sprint saw participants take on a 750m swim, a 20km cycle along the coastline, and finishing off with a 5km run. At his funeral last month, the congregation was told how Garda Flatley always focused on helping people which extended beyond his workplace and was 'always the first to offer support to community groups' and to volunteer. This included his work with the Special Olympics, O'Dwyers Gaa club, and the Fingal Triathlon Club where he was race director in 2013. His racing achievements included completing a half-Ironman triathlon and many other multi-discipline endurance races around the country. The funeral, attended by President Michael D. Higgins, Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris, heard that Garda Flatley was a family man who died in the service of the State keeping the roads safe. He started his career at Pearse Street Garda Station, where he was a valued and respected member of his unit, before moving to Blanchardstown garda station in 2002. He later transferred to the Roads Policing Unit in 2018.
ITV News
18-06-2025
- ITV News
Father and son jailed after inventing story over crash which seriously injured woman
A father and son have both been jailed after inventing a story over a crash which left a woman seriously injured in Buckley-Barber, 19, was driving at high speeds and 'showing off' when he overturned his car into a watery ditch in Pevensey in April 2023. A female passenger in the car suffered serious injuries. Instead of calling the emergency services, the then 17-year-old called his father, Jason Barber. Barber, 46, drove his son home first before taking the woman to hospital. While in the car, the woman could hear the father and son inventing a story, claiming the car had been forced off the road to avoid hitting an animal. After the woman was brought into A&E at Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff reported the crash to police. Officers later went to Barber's address, but he told officers he didn't know where his son was. At the scene of the crash, beer cans were recovered from around the Ford Escort, and Buckley-Barber had been with friends at a party earlier in the night. The teenager was not found that night, and only called police 12 hours later where he repeated the made-up story. Phones were seized from the father and son, and revealed that Barber sent a text message to a friend, claiming he 'hid' his son from police on the night they were looking for him. Mobile phone footage also showed Buckley-Barber's "reckless" driving shortly before the crash. Inspector Vicki Rees, Sussex Police Luic Buckley-Barber, 19, of Maresfield Drive, Pevensey, pleaded guilty to causing serious injuries by dangerous driving and was sentenced to one year and four months in prison, and was disqualified from driving for three years. Jason Barber, 46, of the same address, pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice and was sentenced to two years and three months in prison. Speaking after the case, PC Jessica Crump from the Roads Policing Unit said: 'The father and son showed no regard for the victim's welfare that night, and only looked out for their own interests. 'Dangerous driving is one of the fatal five offences that cause deaths and injuries on our roads. 'Luic decided to drive dangerously behind the wheel, with another person's life in his hands. He had not maintained his vehicle in a good state of repair, and was extremely lucky he did not cause a fatality that night."
