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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4641Careless driving causing death · Co. Dublin · 27 Nov 2022

Mechanic given suspended sentence for careless driving causing death in Ballymun

Marius Mihai Popa, 41, pleaded guilty to careless driving causing the death of Darren Brodigan, 35, on Poppintree Park Lane, Ballymun, on 27 November 2022. He was given a suspended eight-month sentence and disqualified from driving for one year.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced8 Nov
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBrodigan died in hospital from massive brain injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe collision happened at Poppintree Park Lane, Ballymun. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe collision happened shortly before 1am on 27 November 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causePopa was driving at 62km/h on a road with a 50km/h speed limit. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationPopa tested negative for alcohol and drugs. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationPopa was not using his phone or distracted by anything else at the time. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargePopa pleaded guilty to one count of careless driving causing death. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge found no aggravating factors such as excessive speed, recklessness, drink, drugs or phone use. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentencePopa was given an eight-month sentence, suspended in full on conditions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentencePopa was disqualified from driving for one year. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe road was dark because of mature overhanging trees. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherBrodigan had been walking home from a pub and was crossing the road when Popa's car hit him. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherPopa has no previous convictions. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Nov2025
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Mechanic who knocked down and killed dad of young kids learns fate

    Sentencing report at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. No existing case in the list covers this 2022 incident.

    victim, Darren Brodigan, 35, male, irish (judged from name)Darren Brodiganconvicted, Marius Mihai Popa, 41, male, namedMarius Mihai Popa