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Uninsured hit and run driver given more time to gather funds

Summary

Melvin Rattigan, 18 at the time of the incident, caused a collision with cyclist Ms Laura Briggs on Lower Dominick Street, Dublin, on 13 May 2015. Rattigan, who lacked a full driving licence and vehicle insurance, left the scene after the crash, claiming he had panicked. Briggs, cycling home from work, sustained serious injuries, including a hairline skull fracture, and reported ongoing physical and mental effects. Rattigan pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm. The court adjourned sentencing to allow him to raise €3,000 for compensation, with a finalisation date set for 1 November. Judge Karen O'Connor noted the offence's serious impact on Briggs and considered Rattigan's youth and lack of prior convictions in deciding to keep him in the community. The case remains at the sentencing stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Uninsured hit and run driver given more time to gather funds. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• May 13, 2015 Adjournment
• November 1st Adjournment
• 2017-06-22 Publication

Places mentioned

Topics

Road Traffic Stage Hearing Or Decision

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