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.

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.