Jake Walsh (28) sped into another motorist, causing him a traumatic brain injury, after that driver accidentally broke three red lights
Jake Walsh sped into another motorist, causing him a traumatic brain injury, after that driver accidentally broke three red lights
Walsh , with an address at Landen Road, Ballyfermot, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to dangerous driving causing serious harm at the junction on October 30th 2021.Gerry Thornley: Garry Ringrose’s punishment highlights a problem in the disciplinary processKerry businessman jailed for 12 years over largest crystal meth seizure in State’s history
The injured party went through a total of three red lights, and Det Sgt Dillon said that it appears to have been inadvertent on his behalf. He does not recall the incident.Gardaí found that Walsh had gone through an amber light, on the verge of turning red, and was travelling at approximately 110km/h at the point of impact. It was estimated that he was possibly travelling at 129km/h before this. The limit there is 60km/h, said the detective.
Det Sgt Dillon said that while the man in his early 30s has now physically recovered, he has lifelong mental difficulties, including issues with fatigue and memory.
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