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Case No. 23659Road traffic incident (hit-and-run); drink driving (suspected) · Co. Carlow · 5 Dec 2022

Driver arrested on suspicion of drink driving after hit-and-run in Borris, Carlow

A man was hit by a passing van while getting out of his car on Main Street in Borris, Co Carlow, on 5 December 2022, sustaining significant injuries. The van driver was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and footage.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested8 Dec
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatA man getting out of his car on Main Street was hit by a passing van. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man sustained significant injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe driver of the van was arrested on suspicion of drink driving. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in the village of Borris, Co Carlow. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place shortly after 7pm on Monday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherEmergency services from Carlow were called to the scene. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Dec2022
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Driver arrested on suspicion of drink driving after hit-and-run incident

    Initial report of the hit-and-run incident and the arrest of the van driver on suspicion of drink driving; Gardaí appealing for witnesses and CCTV/dashcam footage.

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