Suspended sentence for truck driver whose careless driving caused the death of a cyclist

Judge Sheahan took into account the fact that David Morrissey showed genuine remorse and regret 'consistent with his actions at the scene of the accident'

The judge acknowledged that there were no additional aggravating factors in the case as there was no evidence that Morrissey had been under the influence of an intoxicant, he was not speeding, he was not on his mobile phone nor was there any defect in his vehicle. File picture: iStock

A truck driver has been given a nine-month suspended sentence for careless driving causing the death of a cyclist in Dublin four years ago.

David Morrissey (29) of Glendale Meadow, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, had pleaded not guilty to driving without due care and attention thereby causing the death of 19-year-old Harry Boland at the junction of Greenfield Park and the Stillorgan Road on April 18, 2018.