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Taxi driver jailed for causing serious harm to newly wed German man

Summary

A 64‑year‑old taxi driver, Tajudeen Balogun, was sentenced to 14 months in jail for careless driving that caused serious harm to a German couple on Trinity Street, Dublin, on 6 September 2018. Balogun failed to look ahead before turning right from Dame Street onto Trinity Street, driving straight into the couple as they crossed. The driver's car struck Verena Schneider, who sustained minor bruising, and her husband Benjamin Schneider, who was thrown onto the road, sustaining multiple skull and spinal fractures and severe brain trauma. The court found no evidence of intoxication or speeding. Balogun pleaded guilty; the judge noted his good character and lack of prior convictions but imposed a custodial sentence. The sentence was 21 months, reduced to 14 months with six months suspended, and Balogun was disqualified from driving for four years.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Taxi driver jailed for causing serious harm to newly wed German man. Charges or matters: careless driving causing serious harm. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 6, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2022-03-22 Publication

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Road Traffic Stage Sentence

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