Gardai arrested Peter Clarke in connection with the devastating traffic accident on Naas Road in Dublin, which claimed the life of social activist Maire Buckley. The 62-year old woman died while trying to protect her daughter. Clarke’s bus almost flattened Buckley’s car to the ground.
Mrs. Buckley was a respected teacher, who retired last year. Her heartbroken family described her as a vibrant, fun-loving woman who enjoyed life. Every community in north Dublin mourns her. The victim devoted her entire life to helping the poor and children in disadvantaged areas of Dublin.
Meanwhile, it emerged that the perpetrator used to work as a traffic cop. He worked for the City of London Police from 1992 to 1994. Previously he was employed as a security guard in London, and also worked with British transport police. During his tenure as a police officer he was a member of a rifle club and often took part in shooting competitions.
Maire pushed her daughter out of the way of the bus as it raced toward them. Her family and friends believe this act was the final expression of her selfless nature.
Gardai arrested Clarke after a high-speed chase involving a police helicopter and around 40 Garda vehicles. The police fired shots at three separate locations with the aim to stop the runaway bus before it finally crashed and came to a halt.
Clarke’s last job was as a professional truck driver with North African Van Lines, a company based in Indiana, US. He had returned to Ireland recently.
When he worked as a cop Clarke was involved in surveillance operations in cooperation with London's Metropolitan Police. He worked for Dublin Bus Company after resigning from the force.
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