Case No. 2453Driving under the influence of drugs (cocaine, opiates, benzos), driving an uninsured vehicle · Co. Dublin · 27 Jan 2025
Driver arrested after three-vehicle crash on M50, Dublin
A motorist involved in a three-vehicle collision on the M50 motorway was arrested after a roadside drug test came back positive for cocaine, opiates and benzos, and was also found to be uninsured. No injuries were reported in the incident.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested29 Jan
2 reports - Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatA three-vehicle collision occurred on the M50 motorway. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatTwo lanes of the motorway were closed following the collision. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA roadside drug test on the driver came back positive for cocaine, opiates and benzos. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe motorist was found to be uninsured. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe vehicle involved was a badly damaged Audi with deployed airbags. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA three-car collision occurred on the M50 motorway (dublinlive.ie)
- whatTwo lanes were closed temporarily causing serious tailbacks (dublinlive.ie)
- whatNo injuries were reported in the collision (dublinlive.ie)
- whatA roadside drug swab on one driver tested positive for cocaine, opiates and benzos (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe driver was found to be uninsured (dublinlive.ie)
- whatAn Audi with deployed airbags was involved in the collision (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred on Monday afternoon, 27 January 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident took place on Monday afternoon, 27 January 2025 (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe driver was arrested so a blood sample could be taken and analysed. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe Roads Policing Unit from Dublin Castle attended the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe Dublin Castle Roads Policing Unit and emergency crews attended the scene (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe driver was arrested and a blood sample was taken for further analysis (dublinlive.ie)
- sentenceA conviction for drug driving above the threshold carries a minimum one-year driving disqualification. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceA fine of up to €5,000 and a six-month prison sentence can be imposed for drug driving. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceDriving without insurance can result in up to five penalty points, a fine of up to €5,000, a driving ban of four or more years, and a six-month jail term. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Jan2025Driver arrested after double discovery following M50 crash
Initial report of the M50 collision and the driver's arrest following positive drug swab and discovery of uninsured status.
suspect - 29 Jan2025Gardai arrest driver after making double discovery following three-vehicle crash
Reports the arrest, drug test results and uninsured status following the M50 crash, along with potential penalties for drug driving and uninsured driving.
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