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Joseph White (53), of Ballagh- fadda, Clarecastle, pleaded guilty to careless driving at Kildysart Cross, Clarecastle, and also admitted four other charges in relation to the inci- elle
Inspector Michael Gallagher told Ennis District Court on Friday that a hit and run accident took place at the Kildysart Road, Clarecastle, on August 2, 2009.
He said a woman complained that a red Peugeot van had hit her vehicle and had failed to remain at the scene. He said it was claimed that the Peu- geot had crossed to the incorrect side of the road and this caused evasive action to be taken.
Judge Joseph Mangan asked would there be allegations of speed and was told there would not.
Defending solicitor John Casey said his client was fully insured and he said it was accepted that the accused had failed to remain at the scene, which, he said, was due to “onset of migraine.” He said that his client had been to visit his daughter, had felt unwell and set about driving home. ‘He has a vague recollection of the accident. He should have stopped,” he said.
White, who had no previous con- victions, was fined €500 for care- less driving and €100 on each of the other four summonses.