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Convicted killer Derek Hutch high on drugs and driving at 158km/h when he hit Ukrainian grandmother with motorbike
Summary
Derek Moore (AKA Hutch), a convicted killer with a long history of dangerous driving and drug use, was driving at 158km/h and under the influence of cannabis when he struck a Ukrainian grandmother, Valentyna Linck, in Dublin. Moore pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing serious harm and driving under the influence. The collision left Linck with severe injuries, including facial and head trauma, a stroke, and a brain bleed. She spent a month in a coma and requires ongoing rehabilitation. Moore's driving was described as 'completely outrageous' by the judge, who ordered a probation report and adjourned the case for further proceedings. Moore, who has 44 previous convictions, including manslaughter and assault, was disqualified from driving for five years at the time of the incident. The court heard that Moore was high on cannabis and had a history of drug use, which contributed to his reckless behavior. The victim's medical costs and loss of income were estimated at over €250,000.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Convicted killer Derek Hutch high on drugs and driving at 158km/h when he hit Ukrainian grandmother with motorbike. Charges or matters: dangerous driving causing serious harm to Valentyna Linck on May 27, 2022 at Amiens Street; two counts of dangerous driving and a count of driving under the influence of an intoxicant on the same date. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 27, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 23 Adjournment
- August 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-12-12 Publication
Case subjects
Background Person
Charges: dangerous driving causing serious harm to Valentyna Linck on May 27, 2022 at Amiens Street; two counts of dangerous driving and a count of driving under the influence of an intoxicant on the same date (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He was disqualified from driving for five years at the time of this offence, the court was told.; She agreed to a defence application to order a probation report and adjourned the case for finalisation on March 23 next year.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Amiens Street
- Champions Avenue
- Dublin
- Summerhill
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Amiens Street
- Summerhill
- Gardiner Street
- Talbot Street-Amiens Road
- Mater Hospital
Topics
Drugs Road Traffic Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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