Limerick woman jailed over hit-and-run that left four injured

Accused was also given a 15-year driving ban after the car she was driving ploughed into pedestrians in the busy Cornmarket Row area of the city last October

Chloe McNamara, 21, of Sarsfield Gardens, Moyross, Limerick, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to assist a pedestrian at the scene of a road collision, endangerment, assault causing harm, intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm, and dangerous driving. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

A motorist who ploughed into pedestrians in Limerick City last year has been jailed for nine years with the final two years suspended, and also given a 15-year driving ban.

Chloe McNamara, 21, of Sarsfield Gardens, Moyross, Limerick, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to assist a pedestrian at the scene of a road collision, endangerment, assault causing harm, intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm, and dangerous driving.