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Road rage truck driver avoids jail for driving at pedestrian
Summary
Wanye Kelly (33) has been given a three-year suspended sentence for endangerment at Ninth Lock Road, Clondalkin on May 24, 2017, following a guilty plea. The incident occurred after a verbal exchange with Peter Adams (38), who was in court for sentencing. Kelly initially denied attempting to knock Adams down but changed his perception after viewing CCTV footage. He has nine previous convictions, including public order, trespass with a knife, criminal damage, and assault causing harm. At the sentence hearing, Garda David Gilmore noted that Kelly presented himself at the station on the day of the incident before gardaí had nominated him as a suspect. His defence, Paul Comiskey O'Keeffe BL, stated that Kelly had stopped taking painkillers for an ankle injury around that time, which may have contributed to his quick temper. Judge Melanie Greally acknowledged Kelly's remorse and mitigating factors, including his sobriety for three years, engagement in restorative justice, and running a successful business. She described his driving as 'an absolute outrage' but decided not to impose an immediate custodial sentence. Kelly had €3,000 in court as a token of remorse for Adams. The matter was adjourned for the sentence hearing, and the suspended sentence was handed down with conditions.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Road rage truck driver avoids jail for driving at pedestrian. Charges or matters: endangerment at Ninth Lock Road, Clondalkin on May 24, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 24, 2017 Incident
- 2020-11-10 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: endangerment at Ninth Lock Road, Clondalkin on May 24, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Credit: Collins) By Sonya McLean and Isabel Hayes A man who drove his truck onto a path directly at a pedestrian he just had a verbal exchange with has been given a three-year suspended sentence. Kelly had a sum of €3,000 in court as a token of remorse for Mr Adams, who was also in court for sentencing. "Notwithstanding the very serious nature of the offence, I'm minded not to impose an immediate custodial sentence," Judge Greally said.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Neilstown Crescent
- Dublin
- Ninth Lock Road
Topics
Public Order Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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