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Suspended sentence for driver who ran red light and caused death of taxi passenger
Summary
Ryszard Gieron, 42, was given a suspended two‑year sentence for dangerous driving that caused the death of taxi passenger Mark Gerety, 39, on 23 June 2017. Gieron drove through a red light at the junction of North Circular Road and Summerhill Parade, colliding with a taxi that had a green light. The taxi flipped over, and Mark sustained fatal injuries. Gardaí found no evidence of speeding, intoxication or fatigue. Gieron had no prior convictions, had been driving on a provisional licence for seven years, and behaved appropriately after the collision. The judge noted the absence of aggravating factors and accepted Gieron's explanation that he believed the light was green, deciding that imprisonment would be unjust. The sentence was fully suspended, with no custodial time imposed. The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Ryszard Gieron pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for driver who ran red light and caused death of taxi passenger. Charges or matters: dangerous driving causing the death of Mr Gerety at Summerhill Parade on June 23, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 23, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- Christmas Other
- 2019-12-20 Publication
Why: His parents outlined that as yet another Christmas approached they felt guilty and afraid to have fun simply because Mark was not there. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: dangerous driving causing the death of Mr Gerety at Summerhill Parade on June 23, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Credit: Collins) A Polish man who drove through a red light causing a collision which resulted in the death of a taxi passenger has been given a suspended sentence. He imposed a two year sentence which he suspended in full.
Places mentioned
- Belmayne Park
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Summerhill
- North Circular Road
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