A Kildare man driving under the influence of drugs mounted a footpath hitting and seriously injuring two men before “calmly” leaving the scene, a court has heard. Mr Igoe sustained a badly fractured ankle, bruising, torn shoulder muscles and concussion from bang to his head. Mr Dhala suffered a severe head injury and underwent multiple surgeries, spending over three months in hospital. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard Mr Dhala has done well since the accident but suffers ongoing issues such as cognitive defects and short-term memory problems. Connolly of Cregg Court, Kilmeague, Robertstown, Kildare, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm to Mr Igoe and Mr Dhala at Coolmine Road, Coolmine on May 1st 2018.

Source: The Irish Times April 05, 2019 20:37 UTC