Calls for 'real reset on road safety' after father-of-two Garda Kevin Flatley killed while trying to flag down motorcyclist at speeding checkpoint
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Garda Kevin Flatley tragically died while attempting to flag down a speeding motorcyclist at a traffic checkpoint in north Co Dublin. His death marked the 90th casualty of gardaí on duty, raising serious concerns about the dangers faced by law enforcement personnel. In light of this incident, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris called for a 'real reset and rethink' regarding society's approach to road safety. Additionally, two other gardaí were injured at separate road checkpoints in the preceding week, highlighting the urgency of improved road safety measures.
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris emphasized that Garda Kevin Flatley’s tragic death necessitates a comprehensive reevaluation of society's approach to road safety, highlighting the urgent need for reform.
Garda Flatley, while operating a traffic checkpoint in north Co Dublin, was killed after he attempted to flag down a speeding motorcyclist, underscoring the risks faced by on-duty officers.
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