Mr Murphy, 19, of 3 Harbour View, Glengarriff, and another passenger, Michael Bowen, 40, of Ahakista, would die at the scene. Mr O'Sullivan and then-17-year-old Luke Harrington would survive, due to the heroic efforts of the former in dragging himself and then his companion to safety. Mr O'Sullivan said Mr Murphy, his neighbour, went to the first location of the evening because his own cousin was unable to attend. Mr O'Sullivan, now 23, and Mr Harrington had their seatbelts on. On stabilising Mr Harrington, Fergal O'Sullivan went back in through the door of the vehicle.

Source: Irish Examiner September 14, 2021 20:28 UTC