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Case No. 9317Careless driving causing death · Co. Dublin · 18 Feb 2022

Eyewitness accounts heard in trial over fatal Dun Laoghaire truck collision

Eileen Dalton, a 78-year-old woman, was knocked down by a delivery truck on 18 February 2022 at Convent Lane, Dun Laoghaire, while walking to work in Monkstown, and was pronounced dead at 10.07am. The driver, Justinas Marinskas, a 41-year-old man, has pleaded not guilty to one count of careless driving causing death, and the prosecution says he was careless in making a left turn. The trial before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury has heard eyewitness accounts and seen CCTV footage from around the time of the collision, and it is continuing.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A delivery truck driver is on trial for allegedly knocking down and killing an elderly woman.
Where
The collision happened at Convent Lane, Dun Laoghaire, and the trial heard Dalton was walking to work in Monkstown when she was hit.
When
The collision happened on 18 February 2022.
Cause
  • Dalton was knocked down by a truck driven by Justinas Marinskas, who was making a delivery in Dun Laoghaire.
  • The prosecution says the truck driver was careless in the way he made a left turn.
Investigation
  • Marinskas tested negative for drugs and alcohol at the scene, and mobile phone use was not an issue.
  • The truck was found to be in full working order, and Marinskas was fully licensed and insured.
Other details
  • Marinskas told gardaí he made the left turn slowly and safely, with many people around the truck.
  • Dalton was pronounced dead at 10.07am.
  • A fire drill was taking place at the nearby Bloomfields Shopping Centre when the collision happened.
Charges
Marinskas has pleaded not guilty to one count of careless driving causing death.
In court
  • Several eyewitnesses gave evidence, and CCTV footage from just before and after the incident was played in court.
  • The trial continues before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA delivery truck driver is on trial for allegedly knocking down and killing an elderly woman. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe collision happened at Convent Lane, Dun Laoghaire. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereDalton was walking to work in Monkstown when she was hit. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe collision happened on 18 February 2022. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeDalton was knocked down by a truck being driven by Marinskas, who was making a delivery in Dun Laoghaire. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe prosecution says the truck driver was careless in the way he made a left turn. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationMarinskas tested negative for drugs and alcohol at the scene, and mobile phone use was not an issue. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeMarinskas has pleaded not guilty to one count of careless driving causing death. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtSeveral eyewitnesses gave evidence to the court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtCCTV footage from just before and after the incident was played in court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe trial continues before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherA fire drill was taking place at the nearby Bloomfields Shopping Centre when the collision happened. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherDalton was pronounced dead at 10.07am. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherMarinskas told gardaí he made the left turn slowly and safely, with many people around the truck. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe truck was found to be in full working order, and Marinskas was fully licensed and insured. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jun2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Trial hears eyewitness accounts of fatal delivery truck collision that killed pedestrian

    Trial report: eyewitness evidence and CCTV were heard, and the defence cross-examined witnesses. The article gives the accused's age and origin, and the investigating garda's evidence on drugs, alcohol and the truck's condition. No existing case matches this incident.

    accused, Justinas Marinskas, 41, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Justinas Marinskasvictim, Eileen Dalton, 78, female, irish (judged from name)Eileen Dalton