Driver blames couple’s ‘imprudence’ for deaths

A SUSPECTED drink driver who killed two Irish people in Spain has blamed poor road conditions and the couple’s “lack of caution” for their deaths.

Driver blames couple’s ‘imprudence’ for deaths

The 35-year-old has been remanded in custody while a judge investigates him for possible manslaughter.

John O’Connell, 46, and wife Mary, 45, from Caherciveen, Co Kerry, were killed instantly when they were struck by a Peugeot 206 at an accident black spot on the Costa Blanca on Monday night.

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