'You wouldn't do it to an animal' - Jail for Corkman who seriously injured student in hit-and-run

David Grant O’Sullivan was tracked down following a media campaign.

Grant O’Sullivan was jailed for one year at Cork Circuit Criminal Court and banned from driving for six years.

A college graduate looking forward to interviewing for jobs was knocked down and seriously injured by a motorist who drove away from the scene and the victim said in court you would not do this to an animal.

David Grant O’Sullivan of 28 McDonagh Road, Ballyphehane, Cork, was tracked down following a media campaign. Garda Kevin Motherway said a panel-beater contacted gardaí the day after the incident about a driver with damage to his car which was consistent with what happened.