Doctor Pleads Guilty to Careless Driving Causing Daughter's Death

An Irish doctor has pleaded guilty to careless driving causing the death of his six-year-old daughter in a crash on the M6 motorway. The tragic incident led to his admission of responsibility in court.

30 Jun, 11:31 — 30 Jun, 12:11

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Why this matters

This story highlights the tragic consequences of careless driving and the legal accountability that follows such incidents. It underscores the profound personal loss involved in road traffic fatalities and the judicial process for such cases.

Key entitiesBabak Meshkat Garda M6 Co Westmeath

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What sources agree on

Dr. Babak Meshkat, 46, pleaded guilty to careless driving
The careless driving caused the death of his six-year-old daughter
The incident occurred in February 2024 on the M6 in Co Westmeath

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Dr. Babak Meshkat is 46 years old

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The child died at Children’s Health Ireland hospital at Temple Street in Dublin

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The child died nine days after the incident

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The specific hospital where the child died and the duration between the incident and her death

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The full address of Dr. Babak Meshkat and that the plea followed a Garda investigation

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irish-timesHigh63d ago

Doctor pleads guilty to careless driving causing death of daughter (6)

Babak Meshkat (46) of An Cimín Mór, Cappagh Road, Co Galway, was charged following a Garda investigation into a crash in Co Westmeath in February 2024

By Tom Tuite

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irish-independent63d ago