Gardaà investigating the death of a six-year-old girl who suffered fatal injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Co Westmeath earlier this year expect to send a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) within six weeks, an inquest has heard.
Hana Meshkat, late of Cappagh Road, Knocknacarra, Co Galway died at Childrenâs Heath Ireland at Temple Street on February 17th, nine days after a car she was travelling in crashed on the M6 eastbound between Tyrellspass and Rochfortbridge. The two other occupants of the car, a man in his 40s and a nine-year-old boy, escaped serious injuries.
The deceasedâs family were not present for the brief hearing at Dublin District Coronerâs Court on Thursday, although her father, Babak Meshkat, was represented by Ruairà Giblin BL.
Inspector Peter Gilsenan, attached to Mullingar Garda station, said that a live investigation into Hanaâs death was taking place, and applied for a six-month adjournment of the case under Section 25 (1) of the Coronerâs Act.
Insp Gilsenan said that a file will be sent to the DPPâs office, estimating that the file will be forwarded within six weeks.
Coroner Dr Cróna Gallagher granted the adjournment application. For the purposes of releasing a death certificate to the deceasedâs family, Dr Gallagher also formally recorded Hanaâs cause of death as multiple traumatic injuries due to a motor vehicle incident.
The court also heard brief identification evidence. A deposition provided by Mr Meshkat stated that he identified his daughter to Garda Mark Callanan of Mountjoy Garda station at Temple Street hospital at 8pm on February 17th.
In his deposition, Garda Callanan said he attended Temple Street having received a call stating that Hana had died at the hospital.
