Garda names officer killed in Co Cork crash

Gardaí have named the off-duty officer who died when his car collided with a lorry in Co Cork last night.

Gardaí have named the off-duty officer who died when his car collided with a lorry in Co Cork last night.

Gerard Carey (38), from Monadrishane, Kilworth, Co Cork, died in the crash at Rathcormac, Co Cork. He was stationed at Blackrock, Co Cork.

A lorry driver, who was arrested shortly after the crash, is due to appear at Fermoy District Court at 11.30 a.m.

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