Ireland Case No. 11223Careless driving causing serious bodily harm · Co. Dublin · 11 Dec 2023
Driver pleads guilty to careless driving causing serious harm to cyclist in Dublin city centre
On 11 December 2023 in Dublin City Centre, Andrew Brett, a cyclist, was driven over twice by an SUV driven by Izabella Aleksandrowicz, a 50-year-old woman, who was taking an illegal right-hand turn. Brett suffered damage to his liver, internal bleeding and a fractured pelvis. Aleksandrowicz pleaded guilty to careless driving causing serious bodily harm, and the judge remanded her on continuing bail and ordered a probation report. Sentencing has been adjourned to 6 May.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted1 Feb
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A cyclist, Andrew Brett, was driven over twice by an SUV driven by Izabella Aleksandrowicz, a 50-year-old woman.
- Brett fell under the car and was crushed by the front wheels, then by the rear wheels.
- Where
- The incident happened in Dublin City Centre, County Dublin.
- When
- The incident happened on 11 December 2023.
- Cause
- The driver was taking an illegal right-hand turn.
- Investigation
- Brett told gardaí that Aleksandrowicz did not look up and was only looking to her left.
- Other details
- The road was dry and in good condition with no obstructions, and the driver had not taken alcohol or drugs.
- The driver remained at the scene.
- Brett suffered damage to his liver, internal bleeding and a fractured pelvis.
- Charges
- Aleksandrowicz pleaded guilty to careless driving causing serious bodily harm.
- In court
- The judge remanded Aleksandrowicz on continuing bail and ordered a Probation Service report.
- Brett read a victim impact statement in court, saying he was convinced he was going to die and that the collision was life changing; he still suffers PTSD and ongoing physical issues. The court report is dated 1 February 2026 in one source and 11 February 2026 in another.
- Sentence
- Sentencing was adjourned to 6 May.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA cyclist was driven over twice by an SUV driven by a woman taking an illegal right-hand turn. (thejournal.ie)
- whatThe cyclist was crushed by the front wheels of the SUV and then by the rear wheels. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe incident happened in Dublin City Centre. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on 11 December 2023. (thejournal.ie)
- causeThe driver was taking an illegal right-hand turn. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationBrett told gardaí that Aleksandrowicz did not look up and was only looking to her left. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeAleksandrowicz pleaded guilty to careless driving causing serious bodily harm. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe judge remanded the driver on continuing bail and ordered a probation report. (thejournal.ie)
- sentenceSentencing was adjourned to 6 May. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe cyclist suffered damage to his liver, internal bleeding and a fractured pelvis. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe road conditions were good, it was a dry day and there were no obstructions. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe driver remained at the scene and had not taken alcohol or drugs. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe victim said the collision was life changing and he still suffers PTSD and ongoing physical issues. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Feb2026Cyclist crushed twice by SUV in Dublin city centre recalls ‘the worst day of my life’ in court
Reports the guilty plea, the victim impact statement read in court, the garda evidence, and that sentencing was adjourned to 6 May for a Probation Service report.
convicted, Izabella Aleksandrowicz, 50, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Izabella Aleksandrowiczvictim, Andrew Brett, male, irish (judged from name)Andrew Brett