Woman, 25, Dies After Amoy Street Crash; Driver Investigated for Careless Driving Causing Death

A 25-year-old woman who was taken conscious to hospital after a crash in Amoy Street on 17 October has died.

Police confirmed her death in an update on Monday (26 October), 8world reported.

A 37-year-old female driver, who had earlier been arrested for suspected drink driving, is now being investigated for the offence of careless driving causing death under the influence of drink.

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Three Cars Involved in Early-Morning Crash

Police were alerted to the accident at about 12:45am on 17 October along Amoy Street towards Cross Street.

The crash involved three cars and two people who were seated outside a bar.

The 25-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man were conscious when they were taken to hospital. A 39-year-old male driver sustained minor injuries but declined to be taken to hospital.

Driver Under Investigation Over Death

In Monday’s update, police said the woman had subsequently died in hospital.

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The investigation into the previously arrested driver now concerns an alleged offence involving the woman’s death. Police investigations are ongoing.

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