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Dublin man who struck man with his car and then reversed over him, causing "devastating" injuries, is jailed pending sentence

Date
2015-05-21
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

Ian Kelly, a 36‑year‑old mechanic from Castle Terrace, Phibsboro, was remanded in custody after striking Keith Lawless with his car and then reversing over him on 24 March 2012 at the Topaz Garage in Hartstown. The collision caused Lawless serious and permanent head injuries, including broken neck bones, a collapsed skull, multiple head fractures, a brain bleed, and ongoing impairments to speech, vision, balance, memory, learning, concentration and behaviour. Lawless was carried 10 to 12 feet under the vehicle, found unconscious and bleeding, and has since been described as a "shell of the person he used to be", unable to work as a roofer or play sport. Kelly pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing serious injury and was sentenced to ten days in jail pending a final sentence on 3 June. Judge Martin Nolan warned that Kelly would face a substantial term of imprisonment for the offence, noting the "devastating injuries" suffered by Lawless.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dublin man who struck man with his car and then reversed over him, causing "devastating" injuries, is jailed pending sentence. Charges or matters: dangerous driving causing serious injury to Keith Lawless at the Topaz Garage in Hartstown, Dublin on March 24, 2012. "Mr Lawless will never be the same again for the rest of his life. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Case subjects

Ian Kelly

Convicted Person

Charges: dangerous driving causing serious injury to Keith Lawless at the Topaz Garage in Hartstown, Dublin on March 24, 2012. "Mr Lawless will never be the same again for the rest of his life (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Ian Kelly (36) of Castle Terrace, Phibsboro, Dublin was remanded in custody at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court until June 3 when he will be sentenced. He said the only question that remains is how long a sentence he will impose on Kelly.; Ian Kelly (36) of Castle Terrace, Phibsboro, Dublin was remanded in custody at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court until June 3 when he will be sentenced.

Places mentioned

Residence
Court Venue
  • Dublin
  • Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Journey Or Route

Topics

Road Traffic Stage Sentence

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