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Man further charged in relation to fatal Monaghan collision

Feb 4, 2026 15:31
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Man further charged in relation to fatal Monaghan collision

Mr Bucurica will appear before Monaghan District Court again on March 4th.

A 56-year-old man has been further charged in relation to a fatal collision in Co Monaghan.

Ion Bucurica previously appeared before Monaghan District Court in relation to dangerous driving causing the death of mother of two, Emma Mackeral.

The Romanian national who resides in France appeared in front of Judge Raymond Finnegan today and was further charged with no insurance and failure to produce in court.

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The case is in relation to Gardaí and emergency services attending a collision involving a HGV and a car on the N2 at Mullaghnee, Annalitten, Castleblayney that occurred in December.

Emma Mackeral, the driver of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.

It's alleged that Mr Bucurica drove a vehicle in a manner that was dangerous causing the death of the Co Monaghan woman and he was arrested at the scene.

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Mr Bucurica who has taken up high court bail will before appear again before Monaghan District Court in four weeks time on March 4th.

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