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Drunk driver who hit woman and drove off, leaving her with brain injury with "horrendous" effects, is jailed

Summary

Jayne Kearney, aged 26, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm and driving while intoxicated after she hit Blathnaid Molloy on 8 March 2014. Kearney was almost three times the legal alcohol limit and left the scene. Molloy suffered a fractured skull, brain bleeding, speech and hearing impairment, and dizzy spells. She missed her eldest's first day of school and could not care for her 11‑month‑old child for a time. Kearney had eight prior traffic convictions. Judge Martin Nolan sentenced her to three years' imprisonment, disqualified her from driving for the same period, and noted her remorse and cooperation. The case highlighted the severe impact on Molloy's life and family.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Drunk driver who hit woman and drove off, leaving her with brain injury with "horrendous" effects, is jailed. Charges or matters: dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm and driving while intoxicated at City West on March 8, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• March 8, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-12-01 Publication

Why: Ms Molloy said she missed her eldest's son's first day at school because she vomited every time she tried to move. CNI source report

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Road Traffic Stage Sentence

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Read the original CNI report