Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11542Drink driving and dangerous driving · Co. Kildare

Driver arrested and charged after vehicle crashed in Prosperous, Kildare

A vehicle that failed to stop for gardaí crashed nearby in Prosperous, Co Kildare. The driver, said to be drunk and without a driving licence, was arrested and charged with drink driving and dangerous driving.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged12 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver was said to be drunk, uninjured and without a driving licence. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereA vehicle failed to stop for gardaí in Prosperous, Co Kildare, and was involved in a crash nearby. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeGardaí said alcohol was a major factor in the incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested at the scene. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe driver was charged with drink driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe driver was charged with dangerous driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA court appearance will follow. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe vehicle had no motor tax or NCT. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe vehicle was impounded. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherA garda spokesperson said drink driving is never worth it. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Jan2026
    Chargedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare vehicle crashed in Prosperous after evading Gardai

    Reports the crash after a failure to stop for gardaí in Prosperous, the alleged drunk driving with no licence, the lack of motor tax and NCT, the arrest, the charges, impoundment and a forthcoming court appearance.

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