2026-01-26
Delivery driver spared jail for 'momentary lapse' that caused woman's death
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: David McCann (49) pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death Photo: Collins) By Declan Brennan and Sonya McLean A delivery driver who had a "momentary lapse in attention" when he struck a woman as she was crossing the road has been given a 12 month suspended sentence. She imposed a 12-month sentence which she suspended in full and disqualified McCann from driving for four years.