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Road rage driver who ran over taxi man's feet is jailed
Summary
James Devereux, 34, was sentenced by Judge Melanie Greally at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to two years in prison, with the final 12 months suspended on strict conditions, and a four‑year driving disqualification. The sentence followed a January 27, 2020 incident on Kyle Road, Ballyfermot, where Devereux rear‑ended a taxi driven by Patrick Gill, ran over Gill's feet while fleeing, drove on the wrong side of the road, and ran a red light. Gill sustained cuts, bruises, and an arm fracture, but has since fully recovered. Devereux pleaded guilty to endangerment, claimed he was distracted by a man linked to a prior dispute involving his sister, and alleged a possible set‑up. Gardaí and the probation officer found no evidence supporting this claim, describing the act as a simple case of road rage. The court noted Devereux's progress in addressing cocaine and alcohol addiction, though he had continued substance use until March 2021.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Road rage driver who ran over taxi man's feet is jailed. Charges or matters: endangerment at Kyle Road, Ballyfermot, on January 27, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 27, 2020 Incident
- March 2021 Other
- 2021-06-03 Publication
Why: James Devereux (34) told gardaí he fled from the scene after rear-ending the taxi because he thought the incident was "some sort of set-up operation" and he feared he was about to be attacked. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: endangerment at Kyle Road, Ballyfermot, on January 27, 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She sentenced Devereux to two years in prison but suspended the final 12 months on strict conditions.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Kyle Road
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