A driver with cocaine in his system had been texting his girlfriend seconds before crashing into a woman on her way home from work.

Ryanair cabin crew member Cinzia Ceravolo, 36, died from injuries suffered in the crash near Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

The Italian was returning home to Liverpool after two days on shift.

Kieran Cooney admitted causing death by dangerous driving and was jailed for three years.

The 31-year-old from Speke had also previously pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court to driving while the proportion of cocaine in his system was over the limit.

Cooney had been receiving text messages from his girlfriend, and had replied to one message seven seconds before he hit Ms Ceravolo as she crossed the road near midnight on 22 August 2022, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.

Ms Ceravolo was taken to University Hospital Aintree and then transferred to Walton Neurological Centre, but was unresponsive and treatment was withdrawn. She died four days after the crash.

Cooney had been to watch a football match and was driving to his girlfriend's house when he crashed his Ford Focus on Hale Road.

He remained at the scene as members of the public tried to give Ms Ceravolo first aid.

He was arrested after testing negative for alcohol but positive for cocaine..

Ms Ceravolo's mother Marisa said Cooney "did not only destroy Cinzia's life but that of a whole family, and many friends and relatives mourn her because she was a special human being".

She added that her daughter was "a generous woman who gave life to three English boys with her donated organs".

Senior crown prosecutor Joshua Sanderson-Kirk said: "A number of members of the public stopped at the scene and tried to help Ms Ceravolo, they then became witnesses and helped us to present the case against Mr Cooney. I'd like to thank them for their assistance.

"This case serves as a reminder that the use of a mobile phone when driving and the taking of drugs can have tragic consequences."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-67719227

On 15/12/2023 04:07 pm, Simon Mason wrote:
> A driver with cocaine in his system had been texting his girlfriend seconds before crashing into a woman on her way home from work.
>
> Ryanair cabin crew member Cinzia Ceravolo, 36, died from injuries suffered in the crash near Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
>
> The Italian was returning home to Liverpool after two days on shift.
>
> Kieran Cooney admitted causing death by dangerous driving and was jailed for three years.
>
> The 31-year-old from Speke had also previously pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court to driving while the proportion of cocaine in his system was over the limit.
>
> Cooney had been receiving text messages from his girlfriend, and had replied to one message seven seconds before he hit Ms Ceravolo as she crossed the road near midnight on 22 August 2022, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.
>
> Ms Ceravolo was taken to University Hospital Aintree and then transferred to Walton Neurological Centre, but was unresponsive and treatment was withdrawn. She died four days after the crash.
>
> Cooney had been to watch a football match and was driving to his girlfriend's house when he crashed his Ford Focus on Hale Road.
>
> He remained at the scene as members of the public tried to give Ms Ceravolo first aid.
>
> He was arrested after testing negative for alcohol but positive for cocaine.
>
> Ms Ceravolo's mother Marisa said Cooney "did not only destroy Cinzia's life but that of a whole family, and many friends and relatives mourn her because she was a special human being".
>
> She added that her daughter was "a generous woman who gave life to three English boys with her donated organs".
>
> Senior crown prosecutor Joshua Sanderson-Kirk said: "A number of members of the public stopped at the scene and tried to help Ms Ceravolo, they then became witnesses and helped us to present the case against Mr Cooney. I'd like to thank them for their assistance.
>
> "This case serves as a reminder that the use of a mobile phone when driving and the taking of drugs can have tragic consequences."
>
> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-67719227

The above is another of May Sun's troll posts.

Totally off-topic for uk.rec.cycling.

QUOTE:
>
> Kieran Cooney admitted causing death by dangerous driving and was jailed for three years.
>
> The 31-year-old from Speke had also previously pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court to driving while the proportion of cocaine in his system was over the limit.

ENDS

He will become a Scouse legend now for killing an innocent lady and getting out of jail in 18 months.
Sticks one to the bizzies.
Scum.

On 16/12/2023 05:01 pm, Simon Mason wrote:
> QUOTE:
>>
>> Kieran Cooney admitted causing death by dangerous driving and was jailed for three years.
>>
>> The 31-year-old from Speke had also previously pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court to driving while the proportion of cocaine in his system was over the limit.
>
> ENDS
>
> He will become a Scouse legend now for killing an innocent lady and getting out of jail in 18 months.
> Sticks one to the bizzies.
> Scum.

Oh dear... yet another trolling post by May Sun.

100% off-topic for uk.rec.cycling and that's because there are no
chav-cyclists making an appearance (other than for May Sun himself).
>

> QUOTE:
> The 31-year-old from Speke had also previously pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court to driving while the proportion of cocaine in his system was over the limit.
ENDS

Isn't that the court with the revolving doors?

On 16/12/2023 15:44, JNugent wrote:
> On 15/12/2023 04:07 pm, Simon Mason wrote:
<snip>
<delurk>
>> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-67719227
>
> The above is another of May Sun's troll posts.
>
> Totally off-topic for uk.rec.cycling.
So, why post the entire content in an unnecessary reply?
</d>

--
Bruce Porter
"The internet is a huge and diverse community but mainly friendly"
http://ytc1.blogspot.co.uk/
There *is* an alternative! http://www.openoffice.org/

On 18/12/2023 01:43 pm, YTC#1 wrote:

> On 16/12/2023 15:44, JNugent wrote:
>> On 15/12/2023 04:07 pm, Simon Mason wrote:

> <snip>
> <delurk>

>>> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-67719227
>
>> The above is another of May Sun's troll posts.
>>
>> Totally off-topic for uk.rec.cycling.
> So, why post the entire content in an unnecessary reply?
> </d>

Demonstration effect.

But your point is well-made and taken. More recent troll-challenges have
been rather more to the point.

Welcome, but I wonder why we've never heard of/from you before?

YTC#1 <ytc1@ytc1.co.uk> wrote:
> On 16/12/2023 15:44, JNugent wrote:
>> On 15/12/2023 04:07 pm, Simon Mason wrote:

> <snip>
> <delurk>

You lurk on this troll-infested group? Or are you interested in motoring
convictions? Just asking…

Still, 22nd February will be here soon.

--
Spike

On Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 9:24:29 AM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
> > QUOTE:
> > The 31-year-old from Speke had also previously pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court to driving while the proportion of cocaine in his system was over the limit.
> ENDS
>
> Isn't that the court with the revolving doors?

Even the beaks are on strike in Liverpool!! :-0

https://static.independent.co.uk/2022/07/04/12/a8f4aea8df77dbe8796eb76e36bc889cY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNjU3MDE3OTI5-2.67733654.jpg

On 18/12/2023 15:41, Spike wrote:
> YTC#1 <ytc1@ytc1.co.uk> wrote:
>> On 16/12/2023 15:44, JNugent wrote:
>>> On 15/12/2023 04:07 pm, Simon Mason wrote:
>
>> <snip>
>> <delurk>
>
> You lurk on this troll-infested group? Or are you interested in motoring
> convictions? Just asking…

Well, I was hoping that there may be something of interest.

--
Bruce Porter
"The internet is a huge and diverse community but mainly friendly"
http://ytc1.blogspot.co.uk/
There *is* an alternative! http://www.openoffice.org/

On 18/12/2023 15:34, JNugent wrote:
> On 18/12/2023 01:43 pm, YTC#1 wrote:
>
>> On 16/12/2023 15:44, JNugent wrote:
>>> On 15/12/2023 04:07 pm, Simon Mason wrote:
>
>> <snip>
>> <delurk>
>
>>>> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-67719227

>
> Welcome, but I wonder why we've never heard of/from you before?

Because lurking allows time to get the "feel" of an NG

--
Bruce Porter
"The internet is a huge and diverse community but mainly friendly"
http://ytc1.blogspot.co.uk/
There *is* an alternative! http://www.openoffice.org/

On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 8:58:25 PM UTC, YTC#1 wrote:

> Because lurking allows time to get the "feel" of an NG

It had its heyday from 1998-2010, then turned into a troll-fest.
I am the only ever-present still active since 1996.
Most of the old trolls are dead, just 2-3 left now.

On 18/12/2023 09:19 pm, Simon Mason wrote:

> On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 8:58:25 PM UTC, YTC#1 wrote:
>
>> Because lurking allows time to get the "feel" of an NG
>
> It had its heyday from 1998-2010, then turned into a troll-fest.

And you are doing your absolute best to keep it that way.

> I am the only ever-present still active since 1996.
> Most of the old trolls are dead, just 2-3 left now.

So of the trolls, you and who else?

Surely Doug hasn't passed on?

On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 9:19:49 PM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
> On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 8:58:25 PM UTC, YTC#1 wrote:
>
> > Because lurking allows time to get the "feel" of an NG

> Guy C, Simons B, M and W, Tom C, Pete Biggs, the two Helens, Myra, Simon
> Ward (urc creator), Dave Hansen, John Mallard, Arthur Clune, thirty
> six,Tony Raven, Pete Clinch, Jeremy Parker, James Thomson, Nick Kew, Colin
> Blackburn, John Kane, Carol Hague, Tim Hall, Jacko, Ambrose Nankivell, M
> Series, Dave Kahn, Phil Lee, Squashme, Tosspot, Rob and Ron, Roos Eisma,
> Danny Colyer, Legs Larrington, Becka Currant, John Buckley, Paul xxx,
> Trevor Panther (ret), Richard Bates, MBQ, Mark Williams, David Bentley,
> Doug, Mr Keller, Mr Pounder, Dover's very own Front Mech and anyone else I
> have forgotten.

On 18/12/2023 08:57 pm, YTC#1 wrote:

> On 18/12/2023 15:41, Spike wrote:
>> YTC#1 <ytc1@ytc1.co.uk> wrote:
>>> On 16/12/2023 15:44, JNugent wrote:
>>>> On 15/12/2023 04:07 pm, Simon Mason wrote:
>
>>> <snip>
>>> <delurk>
>
>> You lurk on this troll-infested group? Or are you interested in motoring
>> convictions? Just asking…
>
> Well, I was hoping that there may be something of interest.

Well, there usually is, but these days it's a minority, dwarfed by the
car-related troll posts by May Sun.

On Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 8:43:34 AM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
> On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 9:19:49 PM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
> > On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 8:58:25 PM UTC, YTC#1 wrote:
> >
> > > Because lurking allows time to get the "feel" of an NG
> > Guy C, Simons B, M and W, Tom C, Pete Biggs, the two Helens, Myra, Simon
> > Ward (urc creator), Dave Hansen, John Mallard, Arthur Clune, thirty
> > six,Tony Raven, Pete Clinch, Jeremy Parker, James Thomson, Nick Kew, Colin
> > Blackburn, John Kane, Carol Hague, Tim Hall, Jacko, Ambrose Nankivell, M
> > Series, Dave Kahn, Phil Lee, Squashme, Tosspot, Rob and Ron, Roos Eisma,
> > Danny Colyer, Legs Larrington, Becka Currant, John Buckley, Paul xxx,
> > Trevor Panther (ret), Richard Bates, MBQ, Mark Williams, David Bentley,
> > Doug, Mr Keller, Mr Pounder, Dover's very own Front Mech and anyone else I
> > have forgotten.

You missed out the late Medway Bodger!

On 28/12/2023 05:36 pm, Simon Mason wrote:

> On Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 8:43:34 AM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
>> On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 9:19:49 PM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
>>> On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 8:58:25 PM UTC, YTC#1 wrote:
>
>>>> Because lurking allows time to get the "feel" of an NG
>>> Guy C, Simons B, M and W, Tom C, Pete Biggs, the two Helens, Myra, Simon
>>> Ward (urc creator), Dave Hansen, John Mallard, Arthur Clune, thirty
>>> six,Tony Raven, Pete Clinch, Jeremy Parker, James Thomson, Nick Kew, Colin
>>> Blackburn, John Kane, Carol Hague, Tim Hall, Jacko, Ambrose Nankivell, M
>>> Series, Dave Kahn, Phil Lee, Squashme, Tosspot, Rob and Ron, Roos Eisma,
>>> Danny Colyer, Legs Larrington, Becka Currant, John Buckley, Paul xxx,
>>> Trevor Panther (ret), Richard Bates, MBQ, Mark Williams, David Bentley,
>>> Doug, Mr Keller, Mr Pounder, Dover's very own Front Mech and anyone else I
>>> have forgotten.
>
> You missed out the late Medway Bodger!

Glad to see you posting under accurate thread titles at last.

Well done.

QUOTE: Ryanair cabin crew member Cinzia Ceravolo, 36, died from injuries suffered in the crash near Liverpool John Lennon Airport. ENDS

Easy taxi to the court with revolving doors - win win.