Family speak of aftermath of deadly drink-drive crash

THE sister of the fiancée of Lee Salkeld, killed in a horrific car crash by a drunk driver, has spoken of the physical and emotional carnage the tragedy has caused.

Family speak of aftermath of deadly drink-drive crash

Anthony Long, aged 28, of Leadington, Leamlara, Co Cork, was sentenced to five years and disqualified from driving for 15 years after killing Lee Salkeld, 26, and Brendan Donnelly, 24, in the crash.

Long had been travelling on the wrong side of the road after having six bottles and five cans of beer at home followed by seven pints, two vodkas, three shots and a line of cocaine in a pub.

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