Family of woman who died in hit and run secures €135,000 settlement

It was claimed the untraced driver was driving in a dangerous and careless manner and failed to stop, slow down or swerve to reduce the impact of the collision.Seeking approval of the settlement, Micheál Ó Scanaill SC, with Bonnie Hickey BL, for Ella Watkins, said the family were traumatised by the fact the driver failed to remain at the scene and remains untraced.

He said CCTV footage of the scene indicated Ms Watkins’ was across half of the carriageway at the time, was moving faster than a walking pace and the pedestrian light was not in her favour. Her partner had not attempted to cross the road, counsel added. Mr Ó Scanaill said another driver had provided evidence she had to brake when Ms Watkins came onto the carriageway.Ella, who is now aged 16 and living with her aunt, is “an incredible well rounded individual”, he said.An inquest into the death of Ms Watkins had heard she and her partner were on their way home to

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