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Case No. 21447Dangerous driving; possession of drugs · Co. Donegal · 21 Oct 2021

Drumkeen man fined after crash and cannabis possession in Letterkenny

On 21 October 2021, gardaí went to Pearse Road in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, where they found a black Corsa abandoned with its hazard lights on after it had crashed into a bollard. Eoin O'Donnell, a 22-year-old of Stralongford, Drumkeen, was located a short time later, and €40 worth of cannabis was found on him when he was searched. He was charged with dangerous driving and unlawful possession of drugs, and appeared before Letterkenny District Court. On 19 April 2023 the court fined him €350 on a reduced charge of careless driving and took the drugs charge into account.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced19 Apr
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Key facts

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What happened
Eoin O'Donnell, a 22-year-old man from Stralongford, Drumkeen, was the man at the centre of the case.
Where
The car, a black Corsa, was found abandoned on Pearse Road in Letterkenny with its hazard lights on.
When
Gardaí attended the scene on 21 October 2021.
Cause
The driver crashed into a bollard and then tried to flee from the scene.
Investigation
  • Officers saw a male running up the road and later located O'Donnell a short time afterwards.
  • Cannabis worth €40 was found on O'Donnell when he was searched.
Charges
O'Donnell was charged with dangerous driving and unlawful possession of drugs.
In court
Sergeant Jim Collins told Letterkenny District Court that O'Donnell crashed into a bollard and left the car in the middle of the road.
Other details
O'Donnell's solicitor said he has no previous convictions and that he was apologetic.
Sentence
On 19 April 2023 the court fined O'Donnell €350 on a reduced charge of careless driving, with the drugs charge taken into account.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe car was found on Pearse Road in Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenGardaí attended the scene on October 21, 2021. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeThe man crashed into a bollard and tried to flee. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationOfficers saw a male running up the road and later found O’Donnell. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationCannabis worth €40 was found on O’Donnell when he was searched. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeO’Donnell was charged with dangerous driving and unlawful possession of drugs. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe prosecution said O’Donnell crashed into a bollard and left the car in the middle of the road. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge fined O’Donnell €350 on a reduced charge of careless driving. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he has no previous convictions and was apologetic. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Apr2023
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Drumkeen man caught with drugs after fleeing from crash

    Court report of the outcome: fined €350 on a reduced charge of careless driving, with the drugs charge taken into account. The solicitor said he has no previous convictions.

    convicted, Eoin O'Donnell, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Eoin O'Donnell