No prosecutions of gardaí over Buncrana collision that killed Rebecca Browne

The family of a 21-year-old woman who died after being hit by a Garda vehicle outside Buncrana has been told there will be no prosecution of gardaí involved in the incident.

Rebecca Browne from Derry died on May 21 last year while returning to her accommodation at Ludden after a night out in Buncrana.

An investigation was launched by the Garda Ombudsman Commission (Gsoc) after the fatal collision.

In a statement released on Wednesday, solicitors acting for the family said they had been informed  by Gsoc that the Director of Public Prosecutions has decided not to prosecute any gardaí in relation to her death.

Conor Moylan of Madden & Finucane Solicitors said the family have been let down by the Irish State and are devastated by the decision, which will be challenged by Judicial Review.

“We have requested the full written reasons, together with all documents, consultation notes, expert opinions and reports, and memoranda which have given rise to this decision,” he said.

In a statement, Gsoc said it has been notified by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of its decision not to direct a prosecution in the case, which followed the submission of  an investigative file after Gsoc carried out an independent criminal investigation of the incident.

“While GSOC can make no further comment at this time, it will continue to engage with the Browne family in the context of coronial proceedings and any other statutory processes that may arise.”