Wicklow woman accused of hitting person with car and fleeing scene
The Wicklow PeopleA Wicklow woman has been accused of hitting a woman at a bus stop with her car and leaving the scene.
Carmel Connors of Alderborough Manor, Greystones, appeared at a sitting of Bray District Court, where a probation report was handed into the court.
The court heard that in August 2019, and again later that month, the accused was stopped at a Garda checkpoint and was found to have invalid documentation, including road tax and insurance.
In January 2020, it is alleged by the prosecution that Ms Connors drove away from a Garda checkpoint.
However on July 28, 2024, the defendant lost control of her car in Newtownmountkennedy and allegedly struck a woman who was waiting at a bus stop.
Ms Connors is accused of leaving the scene and was later identified by gardaí.
The court heard that Ms Connors believes her brakes failed to work correctly at the time of the collision.
Solicitor for the defence, Michael O’Connor, told the court that his client has engaged fully with the Probation Service and has “gained an insight into her offending”.
The court was told that Ms Connors has perfect attendance with probation.
It was noted by the defence that the defendant has 11 previous convictions.
However, Sergeant Mick Dee told the court that after checking all Garda databases, he could find no record of any previous convictions for the accused.
Judge David Kennedy adjourned the matter until Monday, February 16, for finalisation.