86-year-old American Michael J. Gallagher died on Achill Island, Ireland, from quad bike accident; coroner urges anti-roll bars for all quad bikes.

Coroner Pat O'Connor has urged the mandatory installation of anti-roll bars on all quad bikes after the death of 86-year-old American Michael J. Gallagher on Achill Island, Ireland. Gallagher suffered fatal injuries when his quad bike entered a drain. O'Connor, who is set to retire, highlighted that many quad bike fatalities occur without these safety features. The inquest into Gallagher's death has been postponed for additional evidence.

October 21, 2024
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