Driver jailed for killing man and dog in hit and run

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 9 Oct, 15:25 · Archive

Martin Sean O'Lali was sentenced to two years and seven months for causing the death of Richard Boyle, 42, and his dog in a collision on Stewartstown Road in Belfast in February 2021.

Martin Sean O'Lali was sentenced to two years and seven months at Belfast Crown Court for causing the death of Richard Boyle and his dog Junior on Stewartstown Road in Belfast on 5 February 2021. O'Lali was driving his Volkswagen Golf at speeds of up to 90mph when he struck Boyle, who was 42 years old and walking his dog. Judge Mark Reel divided the sentence equally between prison and licence.

Four co-accused, including O'Lali's partner and father, each received suspended sentences for assisting offenders and withholding information. Boyle's family described the years following the incident as consuming, saying the case would not have taken so long had O'Lali admitted his responsibility sooner. His sister Mary Teresa said: "At least he went out the back doors and not the front door." The family expressed hurt at O'Lali's social media posts following the incident, with his sister noting he had shown no remorse and posted about "loving life" despite the circumstances.

How it is being reported

• Family tell of 'heartbreak' after killer driver jailed over death of Richard Gerard BoyleThe family members of a man killed in a hit-and-run have spoken out after the driver responsible was jailed.News Letter · 9 Oct, 15:53
• 'It has ruined us' Family of man killed walking his dog speak out as O'Lali sentencedRichard Boyle's loved ones spoke after the man responsible for causing his death was jailedBelfast Live · 9 Oct, 14:40
• Driver jailed for killing Richard Boyle and dog in hit and run branded "hateful and evil"After the sentences were imposed, Martin Sean O'Lali was hugged in the dock by his four co-accused before he was led into custody by prison staffBelfast Live · 9 Oct, 14:33

In this story: Richard Boyle · Martin Sean O'Lali · Belfast Crown Court · West Belfast · Stewartstown Road

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