A 4-year-old boy broke his leg after being hit by a van; the driver fled but later pleaded guilty.

A 4-year-old boy broke his left leg below the knee after being hit by a van while riding a scooter across the road in Portlaoise. The driver, Derek Dunne, initially fled the scene but later confessed to careless driving and failing to remain at the scene. Dunne pleaded guilty in court and was fined €500 for each charge. The boy is recovering, and an insurance claim is pending.

November 23, 2024
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