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Careless driver who struck pedestrian in her 80s to be assessed for community service
Summary
Shirley Creighton, 49, of Derham Park, Balbriggan, pleaded guilty to careless driving causing serious bodily harm on 12 July 2022 when she struck a woman in her late 80s crossing Bridge Street. The victim suffered a serious leg fracture, required surgery and skin grafts, and her home now needs adaptation. Creighton was not driving fast and did not see the pedestrian. She had recently lost a family member and wished the case to proceed. Judge Dara Hayes adjourned the case to 18 December and directed the Probation Service to assess her suitability for community service. Creighton has no prior convictions, sold her car after the crash, and has expressed remorse, offering a letter of apology and testimonials. She seeks leniency and wishes to retain her licence, arguing she has not driven since the incident and has regained confidence after six months. The court heard her husband and family are respected locally and that she has no further proceedings pending.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Careless driver who struck pedestrian in her 80s to be assessed for community service. Charges or matters: careless driving, causing serious bodily harm on July 12, 2022, at Bridge Street, Balbriggan. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 12, 2022 Incident
- December 18 Adjournment
- 2024-11-28 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: careless driving, causing serious bodily harm on July 12, 2022, at Bridge Street, Balbriggan (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: After hearing the facts, he adjourned the case until December 18 and directed the Probation Service to assess her suitability for community service. A probation report was provided to the court and counsel said Creighton is willing to undertake community service.; After hearing the facts, he adjourned the case until December 18 and directed the Probation Service to assess her suitability for community service.
Places mentioned
- Derham Park
- Balbriggan
- Dublin
- Bridge Street
- Balbriggan
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Bridge Street
Topics
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