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Case No. 14934Careless driving · Co. Offaly · 24 Apr 2024

Motorist who reversed into pedestrian in Tullamore fined for careless driving

On 24 April 2024, a male pedestrian was struck by a reversing car on William Street, Tullamore, County Offaly, and his hip was injured. The driver, Christopher Lynam, a 19-year-old man, was charged with careless driving. Lynam was later due before Tullamore District Court, where the court heard the facts of the collision. At a recent sitting, reported on 16 January 2025, Judge Cody convicted Lynam and fined him €500.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Jan
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A male pedestrian was struck by a reversing car.
Where
The collision happened on William Street, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The collision happened on 24 April 2024.
Cause
The driver was reversing into a parking space and did not see a pedestrian who had started to cross the road.
Charges
Christopher Lynam, 19, was charged with careless driving.
In court
The case was heard at Tullamore District Court for sentencing.
Investigation
Sgt Brendan Kearns outlined the facts of the case to the court.
Sentence
Judge Cody convicted Lynam and fined him €500.
Other details
  • The pedestrian's hip was injured in the collision.
  • The sentencing was reported by offalyexpress.ie on 16 January 2025.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA male pedestrian was struck by a reversing car. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe collision happened on William Street, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe collision happened on April 24 of the previous year. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • causeThe driver was reversing into a parking spot and did not see the pedestrian crossing the road. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeChristopher Lynam was charged with careless driving. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court for sentencing. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge convicted the driver and fined him €500. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe pedestrian's hip was injured. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jan2025
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Motorist who reversed into pedestrian in Tullamore charged with careless driving

    Reports the court sentencing: Lynam was convicted and fined €500, and the pedestrian's hip was injured in the collision.

    convicted, Christopher Lynam, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher Lynamvictim, male