The motorcyclist who was involved in the north Dublin checkpoint collision last month that claimed the life of Garda Kevin Flatley has died from his injuries.
Izzet Can Berber had been in a critical condition in hospital since the crash. He died on Saturday in Beaumont Hospital in north Dublin.
In the immediate aftermath of the crash on the afternoon of Sunday, May 11th, it was believed Mr Berber (30s) would die from his injuries. His condition then improved for a time, raising hopes he would survive.
However, Garda Headquarters on Sunday confirmed he died from his injuries on Saturday night, adding that Garda family liaison officers are “providing ongoing support and information to both families involved”.
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The death of Mr Berber changes the nature of the investigation into the fatal crash. As both parties have died, there will be no criminal inquiry, and the Garda investigation into what happened will now involve preparing a file for the coroner’s inquest.
The inquest process will focus on the cause of death of both men and will not seek to determine how the crash happened or attribute blame.
Garda Flatley was pronounced dead at the scene on the R132 at Lissenhall near Swords. Mr Berber sustained a range of serious injuries and was taken by ambulance from the scene for medical treatment.
At the time of the crash Garda Flatley was performing roadside speed checks and was in the process of trying to stop Mr Berber on his motorcycle. However, the motorcycle hit Garda Flatley at speed.
Garda Flatley spent his career policing in Dublin and was a member of the Roads Policing Unit, based in Dublin Castle, at the time of his death. He was a married father of two and lived with his wife and young daughters in Balbriggan, north Dublin.
Mr Berber’s wife Caitriona on Sunday told ‘Dublin Live’ her husband “passed away peacefully holding my hand”.
She added: “He was an amazing husband and even more amazing father to his son and two stepchildren. And we are eternally grateful to all our friends and family for the support over the last three weeks.
“(We) also want to thank the doctors and nurses in ICU who did everything in their power to save him and support our family though his time there.”
