Mum-of-three Claire Cullen died after she was struck by a vehicle while attending her brother’s wedding in the Caribbean nation on November 9Claire Cullen sadly lost her life

The family of a Co. Wexford woman killed in a horror hit-and-run in the Dominican Republic are “completely heartbroken” and have set up an urgent appeal to try and get justice.

Mum-of-three Claire Cullen died after she was struck by a vehicle while attending her brother’s wedding in the Caribbean nation on November 9.

Her family have since set up a GoFundMe to help raise money for legal fees in “an effort to seek justice for Claire”.

Sister-in-law Helen wrote: “I am fundraising to help cover legal fees in the Dominican Republic in an effort to seek justice for my sister in law, Claire Cullen.

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“Claire was tragically killed in a hit and run incident while on holiday to attend her brother’s wedding.

“She died instantly, and the driver fled the scene without offering any help to Claire or her family.”

She added: “Our family is completely heartbroken. We are doing everything we can to support her husband Ronan (my brother) and their boys during this devastating time.

“Legal fees should be the last thing any family has to worry about, but unfortunately we must pursue a legal case in the hope of securing some justice for Claire, Ronan and the boys.

“We know this is a difficult time of year financially, so if you are able to donate, we are deeply grateful.”

To date, more than €17,000 has been raised.

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