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Motorcyclist broke pedestrian's legs after losing control

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Miguel Pintos, 38, was found guilty of endangering pedestrians after losing control of his motorbike on a speed bump. The incident occurred on Shangan Road, Ballymun, on 6 May 2018, when Pintos's bike skidded into a pedestrian, breaking both her legs, and later collided with another woman, fracturing her ankle. Pintos, who has 30 prior convictions, pleaded guilty. The first victim, who received 20 stitches to her head and requires further surgery for leg plates, reported limited memory of the event and ongoing pain. The second victim now feels nervous around motorcycles. Pintos apologized repeatedly, describing the event as a moment of stupidity, and the court noted no alcohol or drugs were involved. Judge Karen O'Connor ordered a Probation Service report and adjourned sentencing to July.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Motorcyclist broke pedestrian's legs after losing control. Charges or matters: endangerment at Shangan Road, Ballymun, on May 6, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 6, 2018 Incident
• 2019-04-01 Publication

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