Woman (87) to be sentenced for careless driving causing death of a pensioner (opens original article in a new tab)

An 87-year-old woman will be sentenced for careless driving that caused the death of a pensioner and injury to another person in Charleville, Co Cork.

• An 87-year-old woman pleaded guilty to careless driving causing the death of a 72-year-old woman and serious injury to another man in Charleville, Co Cork.
• The sentencing for Agnes Foley is scheduled for October 29th, with victim impact statements to be delivered.
• Foley's defense stated she accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake during a parking maneuver and has not driven since the incident.