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Garda who caused death of pedestrian (75) expresses remorse to family
Summary
In a court hearing on 22 February 2019, Garda Warren Farrell, aged 33 and serving in Ballyfermot, Co Dublin, expressed remorse to the family of Elizabeth Core, a 75‑year‑old pedestrian who died after being struck by his patrol car on 28 August 2014. The court heard that Farrell had pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving causing death, but was convicted on an alternative charge of careless driving causing death by a jury majority. The judge, Cormac Quinn, adjourned the case to 12 March to consider evidence and testimonials. Farrell's son, Thomas Core, delivered a victim impact statement describing his mother as healthy and full of life, noting his father's health decline after her death. Farrell has a 12‑year Garda career, an unblemished disciplinary record, and has led a specialist CCTV unit that contributed to serious convictions. He offered a charitable contribution to the Core family as a token of remorse.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Garda who caused death of pedestrian (75) expresses remorse to family. Charges or matters: dangerous driving causing the death of Mrs Core at Fonthill Road South, Dublin, on August 28, 2014. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 28, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 12th Adjournment
- 2019-02-22 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: dangerous driving causing the death of Mrs Core at Fonthill Road South, Dublin, on August 28, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Judge Quinn told the court he needed time to consider the evidence and testimonials handed to him on Gda Farrell's behalf and adjourned the case until March 12th.
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