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Careless driver ran through crossroads, leaving elderly woman with broken back

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Victoria Quinn, 46, pleaded guilty to careless driving causing serious harm after she ran through a crossroads on the R125 in Swords on 4 June 2022, colliding with a car carrying an elderly couple. The collision fractured the 72‑year‑old woman's back and left her with bruising and pain to her wrist, elbow and chest. Quinn's car was written off, and the victim remained in hospital for five weeks, during which she contracted Covid‑19. The victim's husband, who was driving the other car, died 19 days later from pneumonia, an illness unrelated to the crash. Quinn, who had no prior convictions, was told by the court that her driving fell below the required standard and that her statement to Gardaí was inconsistent with the evidence. The case was adjourned for finalisation on 20 January next year.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Careless driver ran through crossroads, leaving elderly woman with broken back. Charges or matters: one count of careless driving causing serious harm to the 72-year-old woman at the R125 in Swords on June 4, 2022. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• June 4, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 20 Adjournment
• 2024-12-03 Publication

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