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Delivery driver spared jail for 'momentary lapse' that caused woman's death
Summary
A delivery driver, David McCann, was given a 12-month suspended sentence for causing the death of Ann Watters through careless driving. The incident occurred when McCann failed to look where he was going while making a right turn, resulting in a fatal collision. CCTV footage showed McCann was not looking ahead when he turned, and the van cut across the center of the road, hitting Ms. Watters. Judge Orla Crowe acknowledged the momentary lapse in attention and noted that there was no excessive speed or intoxication involved. McCann cooperated with the investigation, expressed remorse, and remained at the scene. The court recognized the devastation caused to Ms. Watters' family and the impact of the victim impact statements. McCann was disqualified from driving for four years. The victim's husband emphasized the need for changes in driver behavior to prevent further tragedies. David McCann pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Delivery driver spared jail for 'momentary lapse' that caused woman's death. Charges or matters: careless driving causing death Photo: Collins) By Declan Brennan and Sonya McLean A delivery driver who had a "momentary lapse in attention" when he struck a woman as she was crossing the road has been given a 12 month suspended sentence; careless driving causing the death of Ann Watters (née McGlynn) in Ringsend, Dublin 4 on April 20, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 20, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2003 and 2002 Other
- 2000 and 2016 Incident
- 2026-01-26 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: careless driving causing death Photo: Collins) By Declan Brennan and Sonya McLean A delivery driver who had a "momentary lapse in attention" when he struck a woman as she was crossing the road has been given a 12 month suspended sentence; careless driving causing the death of Ann Watters (née McGlynn) in Ringsend, Dublin 4 on April 20, 2024 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: David McCann (49) pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death Photo: Collins) By Declan Brennan and Sonya McLean A delivery driver who had a "momentary lapse in attention" when he struck a woman as she was crossing the road has been given a 12 month suspended sentence. She imposed a 12-month sentence which she suspended in full and disqualified McCann from driving for four years.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Mary Akinhead House
- James Street
- Dublin
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