Family of Offaly man killed in 1987 hit-and-run take action against the State

The family of a Co. Offaly man who was killed in an alleged hit-and-run incident more than 30 years ago has brought a High Court damages action against the State.

James Clancy died after being struck by a truck on Patrick Street, Tullamore, on December 1, 1987. Nobody was ever charged in relation to the incident.