West Cork motorist admits dangerous driving causing death of 80-year-old man

Accused also pleaded guilty to drink driving and knowingly or recklessly having a defective vehicle at the time of the incident

Dan Coakley, of Derryleigh, Inchigeelagh, Co Cork pleaded guilty to dangerous driving on November 8, 2020, at Carrigleigh, Inchigeelagh, causing the death of David Service. Picture: Dan Linehan

A Inchigeelagh motorist has confessed to dangerous driving causing the death of an 80-year-old man in this part of West Cork.

Dan Coakley, of Derryleigh, Inchigeelagh, Co Cork, also pleaded guilty to drink driving and knowingly or recklessly having a defective vehicle at the time of the incident.