Boy died when pony and trap collided with truck

A 12-year-old boy died of traumatic brain injury when the pony and trap he was travelling on collided with a truck.

Sean David Doyle of Melrose Avenue in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, was due to make his confirmation less than two months later. An inquest into his death at Dublin Coroner’s Court heard that Gardaí are seeking a criminal prosecution in relation to the boy’s death.

Sean Doyle died on February 26 last following an incident at St Cuthbert’s Road in Clondalkin around 1.40pm. He was one of three friends travelling on the pony and trap, the other two boys escaped unharmed.