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Tralee woman, whose brother was killed in a hit-and-run, issues heart rendering Christmas appeal

Dec 12, 2025 13:34
By radiokerrynews
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Tralee woman, whose brother was killed in a hit-and-run, issues heart rendering Christmas appeal

A Tralee woman, whose brother was killed in a hit-and-run, is pleading with people not to drink or drug drive this Christmas.

Susan Mary Lawlor's brother Martin died after being hit by a taxi in Cork in December 2018.

The driver who pleaded guilty was jailed for failing to stay at the scene and for not reporting the collision to Gardaí.

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Dr Lawlor says Christmas is always a difficult time for her and her family.

She is appealing to motorists to drive carefully as it can save families from devastating grief:

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