Who was Mary Ward: The Irish scientist at the front of new road safety campaign

Mary Ward was the first person in the world to be killed by a car, and it happened in Ireland. Picture: RSA.ie

The alarming rise in the number of deaths and collisions on Irish roads has seen the Road Safety Authority (RSA) launch a new awareness campaign.

Announcing the campaign on Tuesday, the RSA said it hoped to encourage all road users — drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians — to make one change to prevent further tragedy on the roads.