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Case No. 22650Dangerous driving causing death · Co. Laois · 23 Feb 2018

Family of woman killed in head-on collision settles High Court action for €1.3 million

The family of Joanna Doyle, 48, who was killed in a head-on collision on the Portlaoise to Carlow Road near Ballickmoyler, Co Laois, on 23 February 2018, settled a High Court negligence action for €1.3 million. The driver, Jaceb Huba, 48, had previously been sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for dangerous driving causing death.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJoanna Doyle was 48 years old when she died. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA car on the wrong side of the road crashed into her vehicle. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe driver Jaceb Huba, 48, sustained life-changing injuries in the crash. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatIt was claimed an overtaking manoeuvre was attempted when it was not safe to do so. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe car Huba was driving crossed onto the incorrect side of the road when it was not safe to do so. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe car was claimed to have been driven in a manner that was reckless and dangerous. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatOne daughter who had special needs is now looked after by Annalisa Brennan. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe crash occurred a few kilometres from her home. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenMs Doyle was collecting one of her daughters from work on 23 February 2018 when the collision occurred. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe family settled a High Court action for €1.3 million over the woman's death. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceHuba was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison by Tullamore Circuit Criminal Court for dangerous driving causing death. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceHuba was disqualified from driving. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Jan2023
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Family of woman killed in head-on collision settles action for €1.3 million

    Reports the settlement of a civil negligence action for €1.3 million following the 2018 fatal head-on collision, with details of the claim brought by the deceased's daughter and the judge's comments.

    victim, Joanna Doyle, 48, female, irish (judged from name)Joanna Doylesuspect, Jaceb Huba, 48, male, namedJaceb Hubavictim, Annalisa Brennan, 32, female, irish (judged from name)Annalisa Brennan