The High Court has approved a settlement of €850,000 for the family of a 47-year-old man from Northern Ireland who was killed in a road accident in Co Louth eight years ago.
Brendan Magennis of Glenarm, Co Antrim, died in tragic circumstances when his car was hit by one truck and then run over by another on the Dublin to Belfast Road on July 30th, 1998.
Mr Justice Richard Johnson today approved the settlement of €850,000 against Pepper Transport Ltd of Lower Quilly Road, Dromore, Co Down.
Mr Magennis's partner, Cherrie Archer of Glenarm, Co Antrim had sued Pepper Transport Ltd as a result of the accident which occurred at 9pm near Dromad Co Louth. At the time of his death, Mr Magennis had four dependent children, aged from four years to 22.
Outlining the case, Mr Marcus F Daly SC, for Ms Archer, said Mr Magennis had got a new job and was travelling back home when the accident occurred. His car was first hit by one truck and then was run over by another and he was killed instantly.