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Man admits careless driving causing death of Mayo woman
Summary
A man has admitted careless driving causing the death of a woman in her 70s at a supermarket car park in County Mayo last year. The incident occurred on June 6, 2024, at Supervalu in Westport, when a lorry struck the pedestrian in the vehicle forecourt. Mihail Tanasevici, aged 41 and residing in Dublin, pleaded guilty to a single count of careless driving causing death at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court. The court heard he was operating the vehicle at approximately 2 kilometres per hour whilst engaged in employment duties at the time of the collision. Tanasevici, with no previous convictions, is expected to return to court in February to address two additional charges. Sentencing has been scheduled for March 6. A probation report has been ordered ahead of these proceedings.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man admits careless driving causing death of Mayo woman. Charges or matters: a single count of careless driving causing death. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 6, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 6 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-11-03 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: a single count of careless driving causing death (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He is due to be sentenced on March 6 next.
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