The family of Jacqueline Griffin who was killed on the M50 last week have appealed to people to 'stop and think' after images from the crash were shared online.
Jacqueline Griffin who was in her 30s and from Tallaght died following the multi vehicle crash last Thursday. Last week, Gardai appealed to the public not to share such images, out of respect for the family of the deceased and those involved in the crash.
The statement has been released through family friend Senator Lynn Ruane. She tweeted 'A message from Griffin family. Thank you in advance.'
The Statement Was Released Last Night
The statement said: 'This week my family and I have had to try and digest the sad news of the untimely passing of our Jacqueline.
'This has been difficult enough without what has come to our attention. The immediate aftermath of Jacqueline’s horrific accident was deliberately filmed and photographed.
'The video and photographs were then shared over a number of social media platforms.
'I am confident that the majority of society would have the good sense to know that this is completely immoral and should be reported, deleted and not shared.
'It is my hope that this message is shared far and wide among today’s on and offline influencers.”
'When or if you receive these images I urge you to stop and think. Do not share. Delete and report. Jacqueline was a daughter, auntie, sister, partner and beautiful person. “We now ask for privacy and ask that the media do not arrive at Jackie’s funeral so that we can have that privacy. Thank you, Griffin family.'
