THE National Roads Authority are to be asked to conduct a review and safety audit of the stretch of M20 motorway between junctions 4 and 5 following the death of three year old girl on Saturday night in a two-car collision.
Kellycia Nudiri was pronounced dead at the University Hospital Limerick on Saturday night after the car she was travelling in collided with another vehicle on the M20 motorway near the Patrickswell exit.
It is understood that the car in which Kellycia was in, along with her parents and twin brother, swerved to avoid a car that had taken its own evasive action.
Subsequently, the Nudiri car driven by Kellycia’s mother, rolled several times before come to a rest on its roof.
The three-year-old girl had been ejected from her seat and was trapped in her car.
She suffered serious head injuries and died later in hospital.
Other passengers were treated for minor injuries.
Originally from Democratic Republic of Congo the Nudiri family moved to Abbeyfeale recently and have been left in mourning following the tragic events.
As the local community rallies to offer assistance, Fianna Fail TD, Deputy Niall Collins who lives in the Patrickswell area has said that he will call on the National Roads Authority (NRA) this week to carry out a safety audit of the stretch of road.
“Firstly, I’d like to express my sympathy and condolences to the family bereaved after Saturday’s accident.
“The local communities in Patrickswell and Abbeyfeale are very shocked and upset following the accident.
“Over the years there have been a number of serious accidents on this stretch of motorway.
“This week I will ask the NRA to conduct a review and safety audit to assess whether any measures are needed to enhance road safety at this location.”
Gardai are investigating and a forensic collision experts have carried out initial analysis of the incident.
However, witnesses to the crash are asked to contact Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061-214340 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
