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Case No. 17941Careless driving causing death; possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Dublin · 11 Dec 2021

Driver given suspended sentences for fatal Dublin crash and drug offences

On 11 December 2021 at 9.04pm, an SUV driven by Shaun Kelly (33) struck Alicia Guilleux (31), a French woman, and her partner Florian Avril as they crossed South Great George Street, Dublin 2. Ms Guilleux was dragged under the vehicle and died two days later in hospital. Kelly pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to careless driving causing death and to possessing drugs for sale or supply. On 12 March 2024 he received a one-year sentence for careless driving causing death, suspended in full, and a one-year driving ban, and the judge reserved his decision on the drugs charge until the following day. The latest development is a three-year prison term for the drugs offence, suspended in full on strict conditions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced12 Mar
    3 reports
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Alicia Guilleux and her partner Florian Avril were struck by an SUV driven by Shaun Kelly as they crossed the road holding hands.
  • Ms Guilleux was dragged under the Ford Ranger and died two days later in hospital.
Where
The collision happened on South Great George Street, Dublin 2, as Kelly turned right from Fade Street.
When
The collision occurred at 9.04pm on 11 December 2021.
Cause
The judge said Kelly made one big mistake by failing to notice the couple crossing the road, a case of human failure rather than speed, intoxication or reckless driving.
Weapon
The vehicle involved was a large Ford Ranger.
Investigation
  • A forensic collision report found the pedestrians had been on the road for seven seconds before the collision and were available to be seen.
  • Kelly was tested for alcohol and drugs and none were detected.
Charges
Kelly pleaded guilty to careless driving causing the death of Ms Guilleux and to possessing ecstasy, cocaine, ketamine and TCP for sale or supply.
In court
The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where the judge reserved his decision on the drugs offence until the following day.
Sentence
  • On 12 March 2024 Kelly received a one-year sentence for careless driving causing death, suspended in full, and was disqualified from driving for one year.
  • Judge Nolan imposed a three-year prison term for the drugs offence, suspended in full on strict conditions.
  • The maximum sentence for the careless driving offence is two years' imprisonment.
Other details
Drugs valued at just over €3,088 were found in a magnetic box attached to the engine block of the car, and Kelly has no previous convictions.
41 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAlicia Guilleux and her partner Florian Avril were struck by an SUV driven by Shaun Kelly as they crossed a city centre road. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatMs Guilleux died two days later in hospital. (kildarenow.com, thejournal.ie)
  • whatAlicia Guilleux was dragged under the Ford Ranger and sustained catastrophic injuries. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatAlicia Guilleux died two days later in hospital. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe couple were struck by an SUV while crossing the road hand in hand. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatMs Guilleux was dragged under the vehicle and sustained catastrophic injuries. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe collision happened on South Great George Street, Dublin 2. (kildarenow.com, thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe car was turning right from Fade Street onto South Great George Street. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe collision occurred on December 11, 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe collision happened on 11 December 2021. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred on 11 December 2021. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe collision occurred at 9.04pm. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe judge said Kelly made one big mistake by failing to notice the couple crossing the road. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe judge said the case was one of human failure rather than speed, intoxication or reckless driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeKelly was turning right from Fade Street onto South Great George Street when the collision happened. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe judge found Kelly was inattentive and had not noticed the couple when he should have. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponThe vehicle involved was a large Ford Ranger. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationA forensic collision report found the pedestrians had been on the road for seven seconds before the collision and were available to be seen. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationKelly was tested and was clear of any intoxicants. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationKelly was tested for alcohol and drugs and none were detected. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationA forensic collision report found the pedestrians were on the road for seven seconds before the collision. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeKelly pleaded guilty to possession of several drugs for sale or supply on the same occasion. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeKelly pleaded guilty to careless driving causing the death of Alicia Guilleux. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeKelly pleaded guilty to possessing ecstasy, cocaine, ketamine and TCP for sale or supply. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeKelly pleaded guilty to careless driving causing the death of Ms Guilleux. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeKelly pleaded guilty to possession of ecstasy, cocaine, ketamine and TCP for sale or supply. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge said he would decide the drugs offence overnight, treating it as a separate matter. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA sentence hearing at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard the case. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge reserved his decision on the drugs offence until the following day. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceKelly received a one-year sentence for careless driving causing death, suspended in full. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceKelly was disqualified from driving for one year. (kildarenow.com, thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a one-year sentence for careless driving causing death, suspended in full. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge disqualified Kelly from driving for one year. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a three-year prison term for the drugs offence, suspended in full on strict conditions. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Nolan imposed a one-year sentence suspended in full for the careless driving offence. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe maximum sentence for the offence is two years' imprisonment. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherDrugs valued at just over €3,088 were found in a magnetic box attached to the car's engine block. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherKelly had no previous convictions. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherDrugs valued at just over €3,088 were found in a magnetic box attached to the engine block of the car. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherKelly has no previous convictions. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Mar2024
    Sentencedthejournal.ie, follow-up
    Fully suspended sentence for man whose careless driving caused death of young French woman

    Reports the sentence for careless driving causing death, the one-year driving disqualification, and that the judge reserved his decision on the drugs charges to the following day. Gives the forensic and CCTV evidence and the defence mitigation.

    victim, Alicia Guilleux, 31, female, French, non-irishAlicia Guilleuxconvicted, Shaun Kelly, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shaun Kelly
  2. 12 Mar2024
    Sentencedthejournal.ie, first report
    Man whose driving caused death of French tourist avoids jail term for selling drugs on same day

    Sentencing report at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court covering the careless driving death and the separate drug offences, with the one-year and three-year suspended sentences and a one-year driving ban.

    convicted, Shaun Kelly, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shaun Kellyvictim, Alicia Guilleux, 31, female, French, non-irishAlicia Guilleux
  3. 12 Mar2024
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, follow-up
    COURTS: Kildare resident gets suspended sentence for careless driving causing death of tourist

    Reports the sentencing: a suspended one-year sentence for careless driving causing death, a one-year driving disqualification, and the judge reserving his decision on the drugs charge until March 12. Adds the court's reasoning, mitigation, and forensic and drug-seizure details.

    convicted, Shaun Kelly, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shaun Kellyvictim, Alicia Guilleux, 31, female, French, non-irishAlicia Guilleux