Unveiled tale of Matthew Broderick's tragic car accident, which resulted in the fatalities of two women as he drove in Northern Ireland, best known for his role as Ferris Bueller.
In August 1987, during a vacation in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, a tragic car accident took place involving actor Matthew Broderick and his co-passenger, Jennifer Grey. The accident resulted in the deaths of two women, Anna Gallagher and Margaret Doherty, who were in the other vehicle.
Broderick was charged with "careless driving," a less serious charge than "dangerous driving." He was subsequently convicted in an Irish court and fined $175 as a result of the conviction.
The accident left Grey relatively uninjured but covered in Broderick's blood. The incident is considered one of the "top three traumas of my life" by Grey.
Martin Doherty, who lost his mother and sister in the crash, considered the charge as a "travesty of justice." It is unclear if Broderick ever met with the Doherty family for closure. However, in 2002, Doherty forgave Broderick.
Grey stated that she had no information that people seemed to think she did about the accident. She accepted the car accident as a tragic and terrible accident. Broderick's immediate concern after the accident was for the people in the other car.
Broderick's car at the time of the accident was a rented BMW. It is worth noting that Anna Gallagher was 28 years old at the time of her death, while Margaret Doherty was 63.
In recent years, both Broderick and Grey have been relatively quiet about the incident in the press. Grey mentioned the incident in connection with her memoir promotion, but no further details about the family's reaction or statements were provided.
References:
- The Guardian
- BBC News
- The New York Times
- The Irish Times
- CNN
Celebrities Matthew Broderick and Jennifer Grey found themselves at the center of a general-news event in August 1987, as their car accident in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, also involved two celebrities-turned-tragedy victims, Anna Gallagher and Margaret Doherty. This incident, while not typically associated with entertainment news, is a sobering reminder of the impact of accidents even on public figures.
