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"An absolute outrage": truck driver drove directly at pedestrian
Summary
Wayne Kelly, 32, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to endangerment at Ninth Lock Road, Clondalkin, on May 24, 2017. The prosecution alleged that Kelly drove his truck directly at pedestrian Peter Adams following a verbal exchange, exposing him to danger on a path and later chasing him into traffic. Kelly admitted the charge but maintained he intended to return to speak with Adams, denying any attempt to strike him. Judge Melanie Greally described the driving as "an absolute outrage," noting that Adams was fortunate not to be struck by Kelly or another vehicle. While acknowledging defense counsel's suggestion that medication withdrawal may have contributed to Kelly's anger, the judge cited his nine previous convictions, including assault and criminal damage, as mitigating factors against that explanation. Kelly presented a €500 apology, which the judge deemed "somewhat derisory," suggesting he should multiply that figure by ten. The matter was adjourned to April 28 for sentencing. Judge Greally ordered a probation report to assess Kelly's suitability for the restorative justice programme and remanded him on continuing bail pending that date.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "An absolute outrage": truck driver drove directly at pedestrian. Charges or matters: endangerment at Ninth Lock Road, Clondalkin on May 24, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 24, 2017 Incident
- April 28 Adjournment
- 2020-01-22 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: endangerment at Ninth Lock Road, Clondalkin on May 24, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Greally adjourned the case and ordered a probation report to assess Kelly's suitability for the restorative justice programme.; Judge Greally adjourned the case and ordered a probation report to assess Kelly's suitability for the restorative justice programme.
Places mentioned
- Neilstown Crescent
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Ninth Lock Road
Topics
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