18/10/2017

Man Charged Over Fatal Collision In Co Fermanagh

A man has been charged with manslaughter after a fatal collision in Co Fermanagh on 07 October.

Natasha Carruthers, 23, died in a road crash between Lisnaskea and Derrylin.

The 27-year-old suspect has also been accused of a number of other offences including dangerous driving causing grievous bodily injury, perverting the course of justice, possession of an offensive weapon and being concerned in the supply of drugs.

He is expected to appear before Enniskillen Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday, 18 October.

A 20-year-old has been released unconditionally, and a 40-year-old has been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).

(CD/JP)

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