Cork teen who drove car at high speed through pedestrian crossing avoids jail

Aivaras Miezetis, 18, of The Meadows, Knocknaheeny, Cork, pleaded guilty to multiple charges including two counts of causing criminal damage to patrol cars and three of dangerous driving. Picture: iStock

Three children at a pedestrian crossing on Sarsfield Road in Cork had to jump out of the way as a teenager drove a car at high speed through the area and a woman walking a dog also had to jump into a ditch to avoid being struck in the dangerous driving escapade.

Garda Ruairí McGovern gave evidence in the case at Cork Circuit Criminal Court during the sentencing hearing for Aivaras Miezetis of The Meadows, Knocknaheeny, Cork.