Woman Dies After Being Hit By Getaway Vehicle In Dalkey

Wednesday, 11 March 2020 15:30

By Gareth Farrell

A search is underway for three men, after a 54 year old woman was killed when she was hit by a car used in a robbery in South County Dublin.

Gardai are searching for three raiders after a woman was knocked down and killed following a robbery in Co Dublin.

54 year old Jacqueline McGovern was hit by a getaway car on the Avondale Road in Killiney at around 9.20 last night.

Minutes before that, three men had threatened staff and robbed cash from a shop in Dalkey.

Forsa Trade Union has expressed its shock at the death of Ms Mc Govern who was a Special Needs Assistant and a member.

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