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Van driver who struck pedestrian and fled scene in panic is fined and disqualified

Summary

In a Tallaght District Court hearing on 30 April 2025, Christopher Armstrong, 39, was convicted of failing to remain at the scene after striking a pedestrian on Old Bawn Road on 20 December 2024. CCTV showed Armstrong stopping his van, checking on the injured man, and then leaving the scene without providing details. The victim suffered serious injuries, including four broken ribs, a broken nose, 12 stitches, and a broken wrist that required surgery. Armstrong pleaded guilty, admitted the incident, and cooperated fully with the investigation. He was fined €1,000 and disqualified from driving for three months. The judge noted mitigating factors such as Armstrong's remorse, lack of prior convictions, and his full-time employment, but upheld the conviction due to the seriousness of the injuries and his failure to remain at the scene.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Van driver who struck pedestrian and fled scene in panic is fined and disqualified. Charges or matters: failing to remain at the scene. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• December 20th, 2024 Incident
• Christmas Incident
• 2025-04-30 Publication

Case subjects

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Topics

Road Traffic Stage Sentence

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