Man’s spine broke in two after being hit by car, jury told

A TAXI driver had his spine broken in two after being hit by a car in his son’s driveway, a murder trial jury has heard.

Man’s spine broke in two after being hit by car, jury told

State pathologist Professor Marie Cassidy yesterday testified that Michael Duffy, aged 66, died of crush injuries to his chest associated with severe, non-survivable internal injuries.

Claire Nolan, aged 25, of Sheephill Green, Blanchardstown, Dublin, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Mr Duffy on January 26, 2008, by crushing him with her car.

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