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Case No. 12270Failing to stop at the scene of a collision · Co. Dublin · 21 Sep 2023

Man given suspended sentence for leaving scene of Meath Street collision, Dublin

Kevin O’Riordan was given an 18-month suspended sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for failing to stop at the scene of a collision in which Winnie Brennan was knocked down on Meath Street, Dublin city centre, in September 2023. He was also banned from driving for two years.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced29 Oct
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA motorist knocked down an elderly man. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe victim was crossing the road on the corner of Meath Street in Dublin city centre. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe collision happened on 21 September 2023. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe driver failed to check the road ahead when taking a turn. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe driver stayed for four minutes before driving away from the scene. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe driver pleaded guilty to failing to stop at the scene of a collision with the intention to escape criminal liability. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe driver also pleaded guilty to careless driving. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court before Judge Martin Nolan. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe driver received a suspended prison sentence of 18 months. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe driver was banned from driving for two years. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe driver told gardaí he did not know he had hit the victim. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe victim was hospitalised for weeks with a fractured hip and cannot walk without assistance. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Oct2025
    Sentencedthejournal.ie, first report
    Suspended sentence for man who knocked down elderly man and left the scene

    Reports the sentencing of Kevin O’Riordan, including the 18-month suspended sentence, the two-year driving ban, the victim's injuries and her sister's impact statement. No existing case matched this incident.

    victim, Winnie Brennan, male, irish (judged from name)Winnie Brennanconvicted, Kevin O'Riordan, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kevin O'Riordan