Peter Burns gets suspended sentence for careless driving

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Peter Burns received an eight-month suspended sentence for careless driving causing serious injury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 12 March 2025. The incident happened by Heuston Station, where the cyclist was crushed beneath the truck’s wheels.

The judge said Burns failed to see the cyclist because of his inattention and imposed no driving disqualification. The cyclist suffered multiple fractures and crush injuries, underwent at least six surgeries and continued rehabilitation.