Girl dies in hospital four days after Co Cavan crash that killed her mother, 53-year-old Nell Raven

The crash

On Friday, July 24, at around 4.30pm, a car and a flatbed van collided on the R162 road at Corclare, near Shercock in County Cavan. The driver of the car, a woman in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. She was later identified as 53-year-old Nell Raven, from Milltown. Her young daughter, who was travelling as a passenger, suffered critical injuries and was taken to Temple Street Children's Hospital in Dublin. Ambulance crews also treated a number of other people from both vehicles at the roadside.

The child's death

The girl remained in critical condition in hospital over the weekend. On Tuesday afternoon, July 28, she died. Gardaí confirmed the death in a statement issued to the media that evening. The loss of the child makes the collision a double fatality for the Raven family. The child's identity has not been made public.

Garda appeal

An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway. Gardaí have renewed an appeal for witnesses, specifically asking anyone who was travelling on the R162 between 4.15pm and 5pm on Friday, July 24, to come forward. They are particularly keen to obtain camera or dashcam footage from that stretch of road. Witnesses can contact Bailieborough Garda Station at 042 969 4570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Road safety context

The double fatality pushes the number of road deaths in Ireland so far this year above 100, a figure reported by The Irish Times. No additional safety measures were announced in connection with this specific incident.