A Cratloe farmer convicted of careless driving following the death of an elderly German Tourist in Bunratty has avoided a custodial sentence.
57 year old John Boyce, from Moyhill, Cratloe was found Not Guilty of dangerous driving causing the death of 76 year old Inge Schmidt two years ago, but was given a fine of 1,250 euro today on the lesser charge of careless driving.
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Judge Gerald Keyes ruled that a custodial sentence was not justified and also decided not to impose a driving ban after he heard the Cratloe man’s lands are fragmented – and he requires transport to work on his farm
Ordering Mr Boyce not to drive the Massey Fergusson until all of its faults are corrected Judge keyes was told that the tractor will be disposed of.
