Man charged in relation to fatal three-car crash in Limerick

The incident happened on the N24 near Grange West, Boher, last month

The driver and sole occupant of one of the cars involved, Áine O’Reilly was pronounced dead at the scene. Picture: RIP.ie

A man has been charged in relation to a fatal three-car crash which happened in Co Limerick last month. 

The incident happened on the N24 near Grange West, Boher, on Friday, February 13. 

The driver and sole occupant of one of the cars involved, Áine O'Reilly, was pronounced dead at the scene. The healthcare worker, who was in her 30s, has been described as a "gentle and loving person." 

Ms O'Reilly worked as a nurse for the out-of-hours service Shannon Doc, and was travelling to work when the incident occurred.

The sole occupant of the second car involved, a man aged in his 40s, was brought to UHL for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the third car fled the scene, leaving the vehicle they were driving behind. 

In an update on Thursday morning, gardaí said they had arrested an man in his late teens in connection with this incident. 

He has since been charged and is due to appear before Limerick District Court on Friday morning.