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Case No. 3148Careless driving causing serious bodily harm · Co. Dublin · 11 Dec 2023

Swords woman given suspended sentence for crushing Dublin cyclist

Izabella Aleksandrowicz (50) of Swords was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to a 12-month suspended sentence and a two-year driving disqualification for careless driving causing serious bodily harm to cyclist Andrew Brett in Dublin city centre on 11 December 2023, after her SUV crushed him twice while she made an illegal right-hand turn.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced6 May
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Key facts

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  • whatAleksandrowicz drove over the cyclist twice, first with the front wheels and then the rear wheels of her SUV. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAleksandrowicz performed an illegal right-hand turn while merging from the cyclist's left-hand side. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBrett suffered damage to his liver, internal bleeding, fractured ribs and a fractured pelvis. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBrett spent Christmas in hospital and does not believe he will return to competitive running. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBrett was an experienced marathon runner before the incident. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBrett was out of work for six months and then worked from home for a further four months. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBrett's wife had to take extended leave. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBrett may need hip replacements when he is older. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAleksandrowicz remained at the scene after the collision. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAleksandrowicz held a full Polish driving licence and had not taken alcohol or drugs. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThere was minor damage to the bike and no damage to the car. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBrett was wearing a high-visibility jacket and helmet; it was a dry day with good road conditions and no obstructions. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe collision occurred at Portobello Bridge (La Touche Bridge) on to Lennox Street in Dublin city centre. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred at 9am on 11 December 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe probation report concluded Aleksandrowicz had a low risk of reoffending, demonstrated remorse, and had an understanding of the impact of her actions. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 6 May2026
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    ‘I am still tortured by the sound of my breaking bones’: SUV ‘crushed’ Dublin cyclist, court told

    Sentencing hearing with full victim impact statement, prosecution evidence, probation report findings and judge's reasoning for the suspended sentence.

    victim, Andrew Brett, male, irish (judged from name)Andrew Brettconvicted, Izabella Aleksandrowicz, 50, female, Polish, named, non-irishIzabella Aleksandrowicz