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Driver caused death of pedestrian while in bus lane
Summary
In a fatal collision on 12 December 2018, Carl Scully, aged 34, was driving in a bus lane on Finglas Road when he struck Anthony Hanney, aged 61, who was crossing the road toward his home with groceries. Hanney died instantaneously from multiple catastrophic injuries. Scully pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death. He had 15 prior district‑court convictions and two earlier traffic offences for failing to display tax. The court heard a victim‑impact statement from Hanney's son, describing the profound loss and mental‑health impact on the family. Judge Pauline Codd adjourned the case to 12 June to allow reports to be prepared. Scully was travelling between 53.3 and 63.8 km/h at impact, with a speed limit of 60 km/h. He was not intoxicated or using his phone. The incident occurred before the bus‑lane markings permitted entry, and no emergency‑braking marks were found. The case remains pending sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Driver caused death of pedestrian while in bus lane. Charges or matters: careless driving causing the death of Mr Hanney at Finglas Road on December 12, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 12, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 12th Adjournment
- 2009 and 2013 Other
- 2023-05-19 Publication
Why: Carl Scully (34) was driving in the bus lane in order to take an upcoming turn when he struck Anthony Hanney (61) as he crossed the road towards his home with his groceries. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: careless driving causing the death of Mr Hanney at Finglas Road on December 12, 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She adjourned the case for finalisation until June 12th next to allow reports to be prepared and for her to consider the case.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Glenhill Road
- Finglas Road
- Finglas road
- Glenhill estate
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