Driver’s €4k fine for fatal crash

A French national has been fined €4,000 for careless driving causing the death of a mother-of-one in a “tragic” incident involving a Luas.

Sgt Karl Mackle said that Quentin Hannezo broke a red light and collided with a tram before skidding. The silver BMW hit Yao Webster, 35, who had been walking on a path, killing her instantly.

Hannezo, aged 31, previously of Ha’penny Bridge House, Lower Ormond Quay, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to careless driving causing the death of Ms Webster at Jervis St on April 7, 2014. He has no previous convictions.